Mariposa, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,202 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,661 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$306,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$481 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$449 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.1% 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 deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) 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 4 1 43
Feb 4 0 47
Mar 3 0 51
Apr 2 0 56
May 1 0 63
Jun 0 0 70
Jul 0 0 75
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 0 0 69
Oct 1 0 61
Nov 2 0 50
Dec 3 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Monarch Academy
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Mariposa County High
<1 miles, SE · 3.7star
Mariposa Elementary
<1 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Colleges

Merced College
30 miles, W · 1.4star
Milan Institute-Merced
30 miles, W · 1star
Sierra College of Beauty
31 miles, W · 1star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
29 miles, W · 1.4star
Madera Community Hospital
38 miles, SW · 1.4star
Adventist Health Sonora
40 miles, N · 3.2star
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Airports

Mammoth Yosemite Airport
63 miles, E · 1star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
75 miles, NW · 1star
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