West Point, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
642 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
48.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
10.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,088 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
44 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$566 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$857 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Calaveras County
5
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

Calaveras County
3
California
5
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 65% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (66%) 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 7 5 43
Feb 7 7 46
Mar 5 7 49
Apr 3 2 53
May 2 0 61
Jun 1 0 68
Jul 0 0 74
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 1 0 69
Oct 2 0 60
Nov 5 2 50
Dec 7 5 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

West Point Elementary
1 miles, SE · 2.8star
Rail Road Flat Elementary
5 miles, S · 2.8star
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Colleges

Columbia College
27 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Sutter Amador Hospital
13 miles, W · 4.1star
Mark Twain Medical Center
16 miles, SW · 3.2star
Marshall Medical Center
26 miles, N · 3.2star
Adventist Health Sonora
31 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Stockton Metropolitan Airport
52 miles, W · 1star
Sacramento International Airport
60 miles, NW · 3.2star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
86 miles, NE · 2.3star
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