Lake Don Pedro, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,157 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,659 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
62 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$329,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$661 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,650 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mariposa County
6
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mariposa County
4
California
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 38% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (38%) (58%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 3 42
Feb 5 1 45
Mar 4 1 49
Apr 2 0 53
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 67
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 2 0 59
Nov 3 1 49
Dec 4 1 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Lake Don Pedro Elementary
2 miles, NE · 2.3star
Don Pedro High
4 miles, NE · 3.2star
Snelling-Merced Falls Elementary
9 miles, SW · 2.8star
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Colleges

Merced College
22 miles, SW · 1.4star
Milan Institute-Merced
23 miles, SW · 1star
Sierra College of Beauty
24 miles, SW · 1star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
22 miles, SW · 1.4star
Adventist Health Sonora
23 miles, N · 3.2star
John C Fremont Healthcare District
23 miles, SE · 3.2star
Emanuel Medical Center
27 miles, W · 1.4star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
51 miles, NW · 1star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
84 miles, SE · 1star
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