California Area Profiles
498 published city profiles across California, each built from the same authoritative sources and compared on the same terms.
Statewide signals
Opportunity37th of 51 states measured43
Growth42nd of 51 states measured37
Housing affordability50th of 51 states measured41
ClimateTop 32% of 51 states measured70
Physical resilience51st of 51 states measured11
AccessTop 38% of 51 states measured79
Economic stability28th of 51 states measured51
Cities
498 published profiles across 31 areasLos Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
145 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | 3,857,263 | 46 |
| Long Beach | Los Angeles County | 455,548 | 46 |
| Anaheim | Orange County | 344,521 | 41 |
| Santa Ana | Orange County | 312,534 | 46 |
| Irvine | Orange County | 311,690 | 57 |
| Santa Clarita | Los Angeles County | 230,221 | 49 |
| Huntington Beach | Orange County | 195,240 | 53 |
| Glendale | Los Angeles County | 190,748 | 46 |
| Garden Grove | Orange County | 170,964 | 52 |
| Lancaster | Los Angeles County | 169,169 | 32 |
| Palmdale | Los Angeles County | 164,634 | 35 |
| Pomona | Los Angeles County | 147,943 | 38 |
| Torrance | Los Angeles County | 142,130 | 51 |
| Fullerton | Orange County | 140,968 | 52 |
| Orange | Orange County | 138,266 | 48 |
| Pasadena | Los Angeles County | 136,969 | 48 |
| East Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | 111,647 | 46 |
| Downey | Los Angeles County | 110,939 | 44 |
| Costa Mesa | Orange County | 110,330 | 48 |
| West Covina | Los Angeles County | 107,037 | 47 |
| El Monte | Los Angeles County | 106,109 | 42 |
| Inglewood | Los Angeles County | 104,569 | 38 |
| Burbank | Los Angeles County | 104,546 | 45 |
| Norwalk | Los Angeles County | 99,789 | 41 |
| Carson | Los Angeles County | 92,871 | 42 |
| Compton | Los Angeles County | 92,698 | 40 |
| Mission Viejo | Orange County | 92,151 | 49 |
| South Gate | Los Angeles County | 91,483 | 41 |
| Santa Monica | Los Angeles County | 91,169 | 53 |
| Westminster | Orange County | 89,860 | 46 |
| Lake Forest | Orange County | 86,281 | 51 |
| Whittier | Los Angeles County | 86,165 | 46 |
| Hawthorne | Los Angeles County | 85,191 | 44 |
| Newport Beach | Orange County | 83,845 | 55 |
| Buena Park | Orange County | 82,871 | 48 |
| Alhambra | Los Angeles County | 81,022 | 47 |
| Lakewood | Los Angeles County | 79,850 | 47 |
| Tustin | Orange County | 78,981 | 53 |
| Bellflower | Los Angeles County | 76,819 | 40 |
| Baldwin Park | Los Angeles County | 70,138 | 41 |
| Redondo Beach | Los Angeles County | 69,291 | 52 |
| Yorba Linda | Orange County | 67,170 | 55 |
| Lynwood | Los Angeles County | 64,578 | 35 |
| Laguna Niguel | Orange County | 64,139 | 53 |
| San Clemente | Orange County | 63,273 | 48 |
| La Habra | Orange County | 61,970 | 48 |
| Montebello | Los Angeles County | 61,045 | 40 |
| Florence-Graham | Los Angeles County | 60,690 | 43 |
| Pico Rivera | Los Angeles County | 60,272 | 43 |
| Gardena | Los Angeles County | 59,422 | 42 |
| Monterey Park | Los Angeles County | 59,132 | 48 |
| Fountain Valley | Orange County | 56,258 | 49 |
| South Whittier | Los Angeles County | 55,650 | 52 |
| Arcadia | Los Angeles County | 55,170 | 51 |
| Hacienda Heights | Los Angeles County | 54,291 | 54 |
| Diamond Bar | Los Angeles County | 53,355 | 49 |
| Huntington Park | Los Angeles County | 53,108 | 41 |
| Placentia | Orange County | 52,826 | 50 |
| Paramount | Los Angeles County | 52,050 | 41 |
| Aliso Viejo | Orange County | 51,113 | 53 |
| Glendora | Los Angeles County | 50,926 | 50 |
| Rosemead | Los Angeles County | 50,013 | 48 |
| Covina | Los Angeles County | 49,888 | 47 |
| Cypress | Orange County | 49,498 | 54 |
| Azusa | Los Angeles County | 49,031 | 42 |
| Cerritos | Los Angeles County | 47,867 | 51 |
| Brea | Orange County | 47,469 | 59 |
| La Mirada | Los Angeles County | 47,180 | 48 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita | Orange County | 46,990 | 52 |
| Rowland Heights | Los Angeles County | 45,911 | 51 |
| Altadena | Los Angeles County | 41,705 | 50 |
| Rancho Palos Verdes | Los Angeles County | 40,864 | 52 |
| Culver City | Los Angeles County | 39,931 | 53 |
| Stanton | Orange County | 39,402 | 49 |
| San Gabriel | Los Angeles County | 38,392 | 49 |
| Bell Gardens | Los Angeles County | 38,229 | 38 |
| Monrovia | Los Angeles County | 37,571 | 47 |
| La Puente | Los Angeles County | 37,142 | 39 |
| Claremont | Los Angeles County | 36,595 | 47 |
| Temple City | Los Angeles County | 35,430 | 51 |
| San Juan Capistrano | Orange County | 35,095 | 52 |
| West Hollywood | Los Angeles County | 34,884 | 50 |
| Manhattan Beach | Los Angeles County | 34,210 | 59 |
| Westmont | Los Angeles County | 34,123 | 44 |
| San Dimas | Los Angeles County | 33,789 | 45 |
| Dana Point | Orange County | 32,790 | 50 |
| Bell | Los Angeles County | 32,476 | 36 |
| Beverly Hills | Los Angeles County | 31,624 | 52 |
| Lawndale | Los Angeles County | 30,781 | 43 |
| Laguna Hills | Orange County | 30,740 | 52 |
| La Verne | Los Angeles County | 30,600 | 46 |
| Walnut | Los Angeles County | 27,611 | 48 |
| South Pasadena | Los Angeles County | 26,068 | 52 |
| North Tustin | Orange County | 25,807 | 53 |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | Los Angeles County | 25,615 | 52 |
| Seal Beach | Orange County | 24,722 | 48 |
| Maywood | Los Angeles County | 24,317 | 40 |
| Ladera Ranch | Orange County | 23,793 | 52 |
| San Fernando | Los Angeles County | 23,632 | 43 |
| East San Gabriel | Los Angeles County | 23,410 | 55 |
| West Rancho Dominguez | Los Angeles County | 23,300 | 44 |
| Laguna Beach | Orange County | 22,710 | 52 |
| Calabasas | Los Angeles County | 22,669 | 47 |
| West Puente Valley | Los Angeles County | 22,495 | 48 |
| Duarte | Los Angeles County | 22,184 | 50 |
| West Carson | Los Angeles County | 22,143 | 49 |
| Cudahy | Los Angeles County | 22,087 | 36 |
| Willowbrook | Los Angeles County | 21,681 | 47 |
| Stevenson Ranch | Los Angeles County | 20,990 | 58 |
| Valinda | Los Angeles County | 20,962 | 51 |
| Lomita | Los Angeles County | 20,225 | 49 |
| La Cañada Flintridge | Los Angeles County | 19,935 | 56 |
| Agoura Hills | Los Angeles County | 19,721 | 50 |
| La Crescenta-Montrose | Los Angeles County | 19,660 | 53 |
| Lennox | Los Angeles County | 19,449 | 46 |
| South El Monte | Los Angeles County | 19,287 | 39 |
| Hermosa Beach | Los Angeles County | 19,063 | 58 |
| Santa Fe Springs | Los Angeles County | 18,871 | 48 |
| Castaic | Los Angeles County | 17,999 | 49 |
| Laguna Woods | Orange County | 17,289 | 43 |
| South San Jose Hills | Los Angeles County | 16,911 | 52 |
| El Segundo | Los Angeles County | 16,769 | 53 |
| Artesia | Los Angeles County | 15,889 | 48 |
| Vincent | Los Angeles County | 15,340 | 52 |
| La Palma | Orange County | 15,272 | 52 |
| Coto de Caza | Orange County | 15,190 | 55 |
| Walnut Park | Los Angeles County | 14,958 | 48 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | Los Angeles County | 14,603 | 48 |
| Hawaiian Gardens | Los Angeles County | 13,691 | 44 |
| Lake Los Angeles | Los Angeles County | 13,051 | 41 |
| Palos Verdes Estates | Los Angeles County | 12,925 | 49 |
| Avocado Heights | Los Angeles County | 12,593 | 50 |
| San Marino | Los Angeles County | 12,216 | 60 |
| Commerce | Los Angeles County | 11,993 | 41 |
| Rancho Mission Viejo | Orange County | 11,971 | 54 |
| Los Alamitos | Orange County | 11,794 | 51 |
| Rossmoor | Orange County | 11,532 | 55 |
| Quartz Hill | Los Angeles County | 11,510 | 49 |
| Signal Hill | Los Angeles County | 11,468 | 53 |
| View Park-Windsor Hills | Los Angeles County | 11,230 | 53 |
| Del Aire | Los Angeles County | 11,115 | 54 |
| Sun Village | Los Angeles County | 11,036 | 36 |
| Sierra Madre | Los Angeles County | 10,940 | 57 |
| Citrus | Los Angeles County | 10,904 | 49 |
| Malibu | Los Angeles County | 10,421 | 56 |
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
67 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | San Francisco County | 830,235 | 56 |
| Oakland | Alameda County | 439,418 | 49 |
| Fremont | Alameda County | 228,295 | 60 |
| Hayward | Alameda County | 158,801 | 43 |
| Concord | Contra Costa County | 124,035 | 42 |
| Berkeley | Alameda County | 120,257 | 53 |
| Antioch | Contra Costa County | 116,477 | 40 |
| Richmond | Contra Costa County | 115,505 | 39 |
| San Mateo | San Mateo County | 103,105 | 54 |
| Daly City | San Mateo County | 101,964 | 54 |
| San Leandro | Alameda County | 87,826 | 43 |
| San Ramon | Contra Costa County | 85,993 | 55 |
| Livermore | Alameda County | 85,522 | 51 |
| Redwood City | San Mateo County | 82,447 | 57 |
| Alameda | Alameda County | 77,238 | 54 |
| Pleasanton | Alameda County | 76,960 | 56 |
| Pittsburg | Contra Costa County | 76,257 | 40 |
| Dublin | Alameda County | 70,803 | 61 |
| Walnut Creek | Contra Costa County | 70,088 | 50 |
| Union City | Alameda County | 67,464 | 54 |
| Brentwood | Contra Costa County | 65,208 | 50 |
| Castro Valley | Alameda County | 65,001 | 56 |
| South San Francisco | San Mateo County | 64,305 | 50 |
| San Rafael | Marin County | 60,433 | 52 |
| Novato | Marin County | 52,546 | 46 |
| Newark | Alameda County | 46,903 | 50 |
| Oakley | Contra Costa County | 45,183 | 52 |
| Danville | Contra Costa County | 43,401 | 57 |
| San Bruno | San Mateo County | 42,307 | 52 |
| Pacifica | San Mateo County | 37,261 | 54 |
| Martinez | Contra Costa County | 36,903 | 50 |
| Pleasant Hill | Contra Costa County | 34,235 | 49 |
| Foster City | San Mateo County | 32,792 | 58 |
| Menlo Park | San Mateo County | 32,727 | 60 |
| San Pablo | Contra Costa County | 31,720 | 43 |
| Burlingame | San Mateo County | 30,525 | 58 |
| San Carlos | San Mateo County | 29,614 | 67 |
| San Lorenzo | Alameda County | 29,171 | 49 |
| Belmont | San Mateo County | 27,337 | 61 |
| Hercules | Contra Costa County | 26,302 | 49 |
| El Cerrito | Contra Costa County | 25,994 | 54 |
| Mountain House | Alameda County | 25,513 | 58 |
| Lafayette | Contra Costa County | 25,285 | 61 |
| Bay Point | Contra Costa County | 24,231 | 46 |
| Millbrae | San Mateo County | 22,689 | 59 |
| Ashland | Alameda County | 22,210 | 49 |
| Orinda | Contra Costa County | 19,514 | — |
| Albany | Alameda County | 19,414 | 61 |
| Pinole | Contra Costa County | 18,761 | 42 |
| Moraga | Contra Costa County | 16,769 | 51 |
| El Sobrante | Contra Costa County | 16,294 | 47 |
| Discovery Bay | Contra Costa County | 14,911 | 46 |
| Alamo | Contra Costa County | 14,488 | — |
| Cherryland | Alameda County | 14,143 | 51 |
| Mill Valley | Marin County | 14,012 | 59 |
| North Fair Oaks | San Mateo County | 13,100 | 53 |
| Emeryville | Alameda County | 13,081 | 53 |
| Larkspur | Marin County | 12,854 | 56 |
| San Anselmo | Marin County | 12,679 | 51 |
| Tamalpais-Homestead Valley | Marin County | 12,085 | 57 |
| Half Moon Bay | San Mateo County | 11,391 | 51 |
| Hillsborough | San Mateo County | 11,099 | — |
| Piedmont | Alameda County | 10,945 | — |
| Clayton | Contra Costa County | 10,937 | 52 |
| Fairview | Alameda County | 10,745 | 55 |
| Blackhawk | Contra Costa County | 10,137 | 53 |
| Corte Madera | Marin County | 10,077 | 61 |
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
63 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | Riverside County | 319,069 | 46 |
| San Bernardino | San Bernardino County | 222,724 | 39 |
| Fontana | San Bernardino County | 214,169 | 47 |
| Moreno Valley | Riverside County | 211,666 | 40 |
| Ontario | San Bernardino County | 180,547 | 45 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | San Bernardino County | 175,411 | 51 |
| Corona | Riverside County | 159,670 | 51 |
| Victorville | San Bernardino County | 137,627 | 35 |
| Murrieta | Riverside County | 112,064 | 52 |
| Temecula | Riverside County | 111,167 | 52 |
| Menifee | Riverside County | 110,305 | 50 |
| Jurupa Valley | Riverside County | 107,011 | 44 |
| Rialto | San Bernardino County | 104,143 | 43 |
| Hesperia | San Bernardino County | 100,775 | 36 |
| Chino | San Bernardino County | 92,652 | 48 |
| Indio | Riverside County | 91,950 | 39 |
| Hemet | Riverside County | 91,326 | 39 |
| Perris | Riverside County | 80,511 | 42 |
| Upland | San Bernardino County | 79,257 | 47 |
| Chino Hills | San Bernardino County | 77,927 | 50 |
| Apple Valley | San Bernardino County | 75,473 | 33 |
| Redlands | San Bernardino County | 73,375 | 55 |
| Lake Elsinore | Riverside County | 72,461 | 46 |
| Eastvale | Riverside County | 70,633 | 55 |
| Highland | San Bernardino County | 56,675 | 45 |
| Beaumont | Riverside County | 56,266 | 47 |
| San Jacinto | Riverside County | 55,180 | 39 |
| Yucaipa | San Bernardino County | 54,421 | 45 |
| Colton | San Bernardino County | 53,772 | 36 |
| Cathedral City | Riverside County | 52,267 | 35 |
| Palm Desert | Riverside County | 51,990 | 44 |
| French Valley | Riverside County | 45,269 | 54 |
| Palm Springs | Riverside County | 45,070 | 40 |
| Coachella | Riverside County | 43,307 | 40 |
| La Quinta | Riverside County | 38,707 | 42 |
| Adelanto | San Bernardino County | 37,964 | 28 |
| Montclair | San Bernardino County | 37,810 | 46 |
| Wildomar | Riverside County | 37,277 | 47 |
| Desert Hot Springs | Riverside County | 33,200 | 34 |
| Banning | Riverside County | 31,093 | 37 |
| Temescal Valley | Riverside County | 30,069 | 49 |
| Twentynine Palms | San Bernardino County | 27,355 | 38 |
| Bloomington | San Bernardino County | 25,698 | 40 |
| Loma Linda | San Bernardino County | 25,122 | 49 |
| Barstow | San Bernardino County | 25,100 | 31 |
| Norco | Riverside County | 25,054 | 49 |
| Yucca Valley | San Bernardino County | 21,770 | 33 |
| East Hemet | Riverside County | 20,257 | 44 |
| Mead Valley | Riverside County | 19,286 | 40 |
| Valle Vista | Riverside County | 18,602 | 37 |
| Phelan | San Bernardino County | 18,496 | 39 |
| Rancho Mirage | Riverside County | 17,563 | 38 |
| Blythe | Riverside County | 17,396 | 29 |
| Woodcrest | Riverside County | 17,368 | 48 |
| El Sobrante | Riverside County | 13,129 | 48 |
| Grand Terrace | San Bernardino County | 13,078 | 45 |
| Lakeland Village | Riverside County | 12,236 | 44 |
| Muscoy | San Bernardino County | 12,025 | 39 |
| Big Bear City | San Bernardino County | 11,431 | 39 |
| Canyon Lake | Riverside County | 11,119 | 46 |
| Calimesa | Riverside County | 10,902 | 48 |
| Lake Arrowhead | San Bernardino County | 10,639 | 37 |
| Home Gardens | Riverside County | 10,506 | 46 |
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
34 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | Sacramento County | 528,706 | 55 |
| Elk Grove | Sacramento County | 179,155 | 63 |
| Roseville | Placer County | 155,955 | 60 |
| Arden-Arcade | Sacramento County | 94,994 | 53 |
| Citrus Heights | Sacramento County | 86,995 | 51 |
| Folsom | Sacramento County | 83,916 | 68 |
| Rancho Cordova | Sacramento County | 81,849 | 59 |
| Carmichael | Sacramento County | 76,948 | 54 |
| Rocklin | Placer County | 73,327 | 64 |
| Davis | Yolo County | 66,978 | 52 |
| Woodland | Yolo County | 61,854 | 48 |
| West Sacramento | Yolo County | 54,927 | 51 |
| Lincoln | Placer County | 52,956 | 59 |
| El Dorado Hills | El Dorado County | 51,026 | 54 |
| Florin | Sacramento County | 50,211 | 51 |
| Antelope | Sacramento County | 48,301 | 58 |
| North Highlands | Sacramento County | 47,957 | 50 |
| Vineyard | Sacramento County | 43,751 | 58 |
| Foothill Farms | Sacramento County | 36,435 | 50 |
| Orangevale | Sacramento County | 35,958 | 58 |
| Fair Oaks | Sacramento County | 32,799 | 60 |
| Galt | Sacramento County | 25,962 | 57 |
| Rosemont | Sacramento County | 23,766 | 56 |
| Granite Bay | Placer County | 21,673 | 63 |
| South Lake Tahoe | El Dorado County | 21,269 | 38 |
| Cameron Park | El Dorado County | 18,315 | 53 |
| Rio Linda | Sacramento County | 16,335 | 54 |
| Parkway | Sacramento County | 15,397 | 53 |
| Lemon Hill | Sacramento County | 15,312 | 50 |
| Auburn | Placer County | 13,768 | 53 |
| North Auburn | Placer County | 13,480 | 56 |
| La Riviera | Sacramento County | 11,492 | 59 |
| Diamond Springs | El Dorado County | 10,927 | 41 |
| Placerville | El Dorado County | 10,762 | 49 |
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
31 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | San Diego County | 1,389,526 | 51 |
| Chula Vista | San Diego County | 276,375 | 49 |
| Oceanside | San Diego County | 172,242 | 43 |
| Escondido | San Diego County | 149,668 | 41 |
| Carlsbad | San Diego County | 114,373 | 51 |
| El Cajon | San Diego County | 104,449 | 40 |
| Vista | San Diego County | 99,114 | 44 |
| San Marcos | San Diego County | 94,882 | 50 |
| Encinitas | San Diego County | 61,480 | 54 |
| La Mesa | San Diego County | 60,797 | 48 |
| Santee | San Diego County | 59,332 | 44 |
| National City | San Diego County | 58,893 | 32 |
| Poway | San Diego County | 48,713 | 51 |
| La Presa | San Diego County | 34,962 | 43 |
| Fallbrook | San Diego County | 32,112 | 45 |
| Spring Valley | San Diego County | 31,969 | 48 |
| Lemon Grove | San Diego County | 27,686 | 42 |
| Imperial Beach | San Diego County | 25,764 | 37 |
| Ramona | San Diego County | 22,634 | 45 |
| Lakeside | San Diego County | 22,447 | 45 |
| Winter Gardens | San Diego County | 22,131 | 48 |
| Rancho San Diego | San Diego County | 21,272 | 45 |
| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | San Diego County | 19,765 | 51 |
| Coronado | San Diego County | 19,015 | 49 |
| Bostonia | San Diego County | 16,765 | 47 |
| Camp Pendleton South | San Diego County | 15,766 | 41 |
| Alpine | San Diego County | 15,180 | 45 |
| Solana Beach | San Diego County | 12,823 | 52 |
| Bonita | San Diego County | 12,652 | 46 |
| Valley Center | San Diego County | 11,119 | 45 |
| San Diego Country Estates | San Diego County | 10,223 | 52 |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
17 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | Santa Clara County | 990,138 | 58 |
| Sunnyvale | Santa Clara County | 154,236 | 59 |
| Santa Clara | Santa Clara County | 130,256 | 62 |
| Mountain View | Santa Clara County | 83,732 | 67 |
| Milpitas | Santa Clara County | 78,578 | 57 |
| Palo Alto | Santa Clara County | 67,237 | 65 |
| Gilroy | Santa Clara County | 59,004 | 53 |
| Cupertino | Santa Clara County | 58,566 | 62 |
| Morgan Hill | Santa Clara County | 45,425 | 58 |
| Hollister | San Benito County | 43,811 | 49 |
| Campbell | Santa Clara County | 42,781 | 58 |
| Los Gatos | Santa Clara County | 32,786 | 59 |
| Los Altos | Santa Clara County | 30,698 | — |
| Saratoga | Santa Clara County | 30,319 | — |
| East Palo Alto | Santa Clara County | 29,069 | 48 |
| Stanford | Santa Clara County | 18,662 | — |
| Alum Rock | Santa Clara County | 10,440 | 58 |
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
17 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | Kern County | 411,986 | 47 |
| Delano | Kern County | 51,679 | 46 |
| Oildale | Kern County | 34,687 | 40 |
| East Niles | Kern County | 28,532 | 40 |
| Ridgecrest | Kern County | 28,225 | 46 |
| Wasco | Kern County | 26,558 | 35 |
| Rosamond | Kern County | 21,473 | 41 |
| Shafter | Kern County | 21,193 | 45 |
| Arvin | Kern County | 19,539 | 35 |
| Rosedale | Kern County | 18,877 | 51 |
| California City | Kern County | 14,414 | 34 |
| McFarland | Kern County | 14,222 | 40 |
| Lamont | Kern County | 13,164 | 39 |
| Tehachapi | Kern County | 11,946 | 39 |
| East Bakersfield | Kern County | 11,062 | 41 |
| Hillcrest | Kern County | 10,511 | 39 |
| Potomac Park | Kern County | 10,138 | 42 |
Fresno, CA
11 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | Fresno County | 545,970 | 46 |
| Clovis | Fresno County | 124,725 | 56 |
| Madera | Madera County | 67,831 | 35 |
| Sanger | Fresno County | 26,699 | 46 |
| Reedley | Fresno County | 25,609 | 44 |
| Selma | Fresno County | 24,659 | 37 |
| Chowchilla | Madera County | 19,020 | 39 |
| Coalinga | Fresno County | 17,203 | 42 |
| Kerman | Fresno County | 16,815 | 44 |
| Parlier | Fresno County | 14,507 | 35 |
| Mendota | Fresno County | 12,577 | 40 |
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
10 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard | Ventura County | 200,928 | 37 |
| Simi Valley | Ventura County | 125,634 | 46 |
| Thousand Oaks | Ventura County | 125,205 | 55 |
| San Buenaventura (Ventura) | Ventura County | 109,857 | 46 |
| Camarillo | Ventura County | 70,186 | 51 |
| Moorpark | Ventura County | 35,854 | 54 |
| Santa Paula | Ventura County | 31,376 | 46 |
| Port Hueneme | Ventura County | 21,582 | 41 |
| Fillmore | Ventura County | 16,816 | 43 |
| Oak Park | Ventura County | 13,757 | 55 |
Salinas, CA
9 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | Monterey County | 161,761 | 39 |
| Seaside | Monterey County | 31,814 | 40 |
| Monterey | Monterey County | 29,613 | 43 |
| Soledad | Monterey County | 26,365 | 33 |
| Marina | Monterey County | 22,563 | 47 |
| Greenfield | Monterey County | 20,232 | 40 |
| Prunedale | Monterey County | 19,723 | 42 |
| Pacific Grove | Monterey County | 14,951 | 46 |
| King City | Monterey County | 13,604 | 37 |
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
9 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | Santa Barbara County | 110,462 | 43 |
| Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara County | 87,779 | 48 |
| Lompoc | Santa Barbara County | 43,646 | 45 |
| Goleta | Santa Barbara County | 32,685 | 59 |
| Orcutt | Santa Barbara County | 31,454 | 53 |
| Eastern Goleta Valley | Santa Barbara County | 28,295 | 55 |
| Isla Vista | Santa Barbara County | 13,920 | 41 |
| Carpinteria | Santa Barbara County | 13,036 | 43 |
| University of California-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara County | 12,121 | — |
Stockton-Lodi, CA
8 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | San Joaquin County | 322,326 | 43 |
| Tracy | San Joaquin County | 96,966 | 49 |
| Manteca | San Joaquin County | 89,043 | 50 |
| Lodi | San Joaquin County | 67,607 | 49 |
| Lathrop | San Joaquin County | 35,052 | 54 |
| Ripon | San Joaquin County | 16,201 | 58 |
| Garden Acres | San Joaquin County | 10,667 | 45 |
| Country Club | San Joaquin County | 10,161 | 43 |
Modesto, CA
8 cities
Visalia, CA
8 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visalia | Tulare County | 143,939 | 48 |
| Tulare | Tulare County | 70,945 | 42 |
| Porterville | Tulare County | 63,157 | 38 |
| Dinuba | Tulare County | 25,475 | 41 |
| Kingsburg | Tulare County | 12,755 | 45 |
| Lindsay | Tulare County | 12,643 | 40 |
| Farmersville | Tulare County | 10,397 | 37 |
| Exeter | Tulare County | 10,258 | 44 |
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
8 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo County | 48,491 | 52 |
| El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles) | San Luis Obispo County | 31,446 | 45 |
| Atascadero | San Luis Obispo County | 29,712 | 47 |
| Arroyo Grande | San Luis Obispo County | 18,372 | 49 |
| Nipomo | San Luis Obispo County | 17,516 | 50 |
| Los Osos | San Luis Obispo County | 14,166 | 53 |
| Grover Beach | San Luis Obispo County | 12,604 | 48 |
| Morro Bay | San Luis Obispo County | 10,692 | 48 |
Vallejo, CA
7 cities
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
6 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | Sonoma County | 177,090 | 47 |
| Petaluma | Sonoma County | 59,247 | 52 |
| Rohnert Park | Sonoma County | 44,575 | 48 |
| Windsor | Sonoma County | 26,081 | 49 |
| Healdsburg | Sonoma County | 11,243 | 48 |
| Sonoma | Sonoma County | 10,670 | 41 |
Merced, CA
6 cities
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
5 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz County | 61,607 | 48 |
| Watsonville | Santa Cruz County | 51,712 | 40 |
| Live Oak | Santa Cruz County | 16,911 | 49 |
| Scotts Valley | Santa Cruz County | 12,044 | 55 |
| Soquel | Santa Cruz County | 10,679 | 51 |
Yuba City, CA
4 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba City | Sutter County | 69,471 | 51 |
| Linda | Yuba County | 23,871 | 42 |
| Olivehurst | Yuba County | 18,444 | 43 |
| Marysville | Yuba County | 12,726 | 40 |
Hanford-Corcoran, CA
4 cities
El Centro, CA
4 cities
Eureka-Arcata, CA
4 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka | Humboldt County | 26,010 | 37 |
| Arcata | Humboldt County | 18,607 | 39 |
| McKinleyville | Humboldt County | 17,113 | 40 |
| Fortuna | Humboldt County | 12,326 | 38 |
Redding, CA
3 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding | Shasta County | 93,409 | 40 |
| Anderson | Shasta County | 11,255 | 37 |
| Shasta Lake | Shasta County | 10,311 | 37 |
Chico, CA
2 cities
Napa, CA
2 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa | Napa County | 78,239 | 45 |
| American Canyon | Napa County | 21,691 | 50 |
Truckee-Grass Valley, CA
2 cities
| City | County | Population | Area Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee | Nevada County | 17,066 | 52 |
| Grass Valley | Nevada County | 14,113 | 42 |
Strongest opportunity
- Mountain View 78
- Sunnyvale 74
- Santa Clara 70
- Goleta 70
- Palo Alto 68
Statewide physical risk
EarthquakeHigh
Inland floodingElevated
WildfireElevated
Heat waveModerate
DroughtModerate
Low or minimal exposure: landslide, lightning, hail, tornado, coastal flooding, strong wind, avalanche, winter weather, tsunami, volcanic activity, cold wave, hurricane, ice storm.
Population-weighted across every county in California, derived from the FEMA National Risk Index. Exposure varies substantially within a state — check the individual city and ZIP profiles.
Statewide data
| Metric | Value | Compared nationally | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadband access ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 93.5% | Top 4%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Distance to major airportNASR current cycle | 28 mi | Top 22%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| Major airports within 100 milesNASR current cycle | 1 | Bottom 16%of 51 | NASR current cycle |
| No internet access ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 4.6% | Top 6%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Annual precipitation1991-2020 Normals | 11.0" | 10th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual snowfall1991-2020 Normals | 0.0" | 1st percentileof 20 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low1991-2020 Normals | 41°F | 96th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average July high1991-2020 Normals | 98°F | 99th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Comfortable months1991-2020 Normals | 7 | Top 22%of 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Seasonal temperature swing1991-2020 Normals | 36°F | 16th percentileof 51 | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average household size ±0.012024 ACS 5-Year | 2.84 | 96th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Households ±17,7242024 ACS 5-Year | 13,548,091 | 99th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age ±0.12024 ACS 5-Year | 37.9 | 22nd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population2024 ACS 5-Year | 39,287,377 | 99th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population change (1 year)July 1, 2024 estimate | +0.6% | Bottom 34%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population change (4 years)July 1, 2024 estimate | −0.2% | Bottom 12%of 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Population density2024 ACS 5-Year | 252/sq mi | 76th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population estimateJuly 1, 2024 estimate | 39,431,263 | 99th percentileof 51 | July 1, 2024 estimate |
| Average permitted value per unit12 months ending July 2026 | $253,262 | 40th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Housing units permitted (12 months)12 months ending July 2026 | 110,523 | Top 4%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Multifamily share of permits12 months ending July 2026 | 44.1% | 86th percentileof 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (3 years)12 months ending July 2026 | −0.7% | Bottom 40%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year)12 months ending July 2026 | +11.1% | Top 20%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents12 months ending July 2026 | 2.8 | Bottom 24%of 51 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Cost of living index2023 | 112.2 | Bottom 1%of 51 | 2023 |
| Home price change (1 year)2026 Q2 | +0.9% | 4th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (5 years)2026 Q2 | +28.1% | 8th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price change (10 years)2026 Q2 | +76.2% | 20th percentileof 51 | 2026 Q2 |
| Home price to income ±0.02024 ACS 5-Year | 5.8 | Bottom 2%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate ±0.3%2024 ACS 5-Year | 55.9% | 4th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units ±1,6652024 ACS 5-Year | 14,644,735 | 99th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent ±$52024 ACS 5-Year | $2,036 | Bottom 1%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value ±$1,3072024 ACS 5-Year | $734,700 | 96th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median property taxes ±$172024 ACS 5-Year | $5,124 | 88th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Owner household income ±$4242024 ACS 5-Year | $127,456 | Top 8%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Property tax rate ±0.00%2024 ACS 5-Year | 0.70% | 33rd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Rent as a share of income ±0.2%2024 ACS 5-Year | 32.8% | Bottom 8%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Seasonal and second homes ±6,0592024 ACS 5-Year | 357,596 | 98th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Second homes2024 ACS 5-Year | 2.4% | 33rd percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacancy rate2024 ACS 5-Year | 5.0% | 24th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Vacant housing units ±18,9282024 ACS 5-Year | 1,096,644 | 96th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income ±$3102024 ACS 5-Year | $99,122 | Top 10%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income ±$1682024 ACS 5-Year | $49,513 | Top 20%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 11.6% | Bottom 43%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average commute ±0.1 min2024 ACS 5-Year | 30.7 min | Bottom 10%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 37.1% | Top 29%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Drove alone to work ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 65.7% | 20th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| EmploymentAugust 2026 | 18,446,674 | Top 1%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (3 years)August 2026 | −0.8% | Bottom 34%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year)August 2026 | −1.3% | Bottom 38%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor forceAugust 2026 | 19,490,975 | 99th percentileof 51 | August 2026 |
| Labor force participation ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 79.0% | Bottom 43%of 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public transit to work ±0.0%2024 ACS 5-Year | 2.9% | 80th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment change (year over year)August 2026 | −0.4% | Top 34%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Unemployment rateAugust 2026 | 5.4% | Bottom 4%of 51 | August 2026 |
| Worked from home ±0.1%2024 ACS 5-Year | 17.2% | 80th percentileof 52 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility2024-25 school year | 63.3% | 77th percentileof 45 | 2024-25 school year |
| Math proficiency2018-19 school year | 39.5% | Bottom 27%of 50 | 2018-19 school year |
| Public schools2024-25 school year | 9,669 | 99th percentileof 51 | 2024-25 school year |
| Reading proficiency2018-19 school year | 52.9% | Top 44%of 49 | 2018-19 school year |
| Schools behind the staffing ratio2024-25 school year | 9,239 | 99th percentileof 50 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher2024-25 school year | 21.9 | Bottom 1%of 50 | 2024-25 school year |
Counties in California
43 publishedSome measures are published by county and nowhere finer — death rates by intent among them. On a county page those describe the geography they are printed on.
Los Angeles County, CA
9,808,667 residents · 4.6 homicide deaths per 100k
San Diego County, CA
3,288,774 residents · 1.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Orange County, CA
3,165,820 residents · 1.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Riverside County, CA
2,478,600 residents · 3.0 homicide deaths per 100k
San Bernardino County, CA
2,197,104 residents · 4.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Santa Clara County, CA
1,902,047 residents · 1.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Alameda County, CA
1,649,473 residents · 4.1 homicide deaths per 100k
Sacramento County, CA
1,594,006 residents · 4.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Contra Costa County, CA
1,165,012 residents · 4.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Fresno County, CA
1,016,725 residents · 4.3 homicide deaths per 100k
Kern County, CA
915,075 residents · 8.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Ventura County, CA
837,469 residents · 2.3 homicide deaths per 100k
San Francisco County, CA
830,235 residents · 3.7 homicide deaths per 100k
San Joaquin County, CA
797,334 residents · 7.5 homicide deaths per 100k
San Mateo County, CA
742,340 residents · 1.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Stanislaus County, CA
553,990 residents · 3.1 homicide deaths per 100k
Sonoma County, CA
485,040 residents · 2.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Tulare County, CA
478,693 residents · 5.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Solano County, CA
451,918 residents · 7.1 homicide deaths per 100k
Santa Barbara County, CA
443,701 residents · 2.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Monterey County, CA
437,613 residents · 3.5 homicide deaths per 100k
Placer County, CA
419,156 residents · 2.3 homicide deaths per 100k
Merced County, CA
290,201 residents · 7.5 homicide deaths per 100k
San Luis Obispo County, CA
281,555 residents · 2.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Santa Cruz County, CA
264,926 residents · 1.8 homicide deaths per 100k
Marin County, CA
257,969 residents · 1.3 homicide deaths per 100k
Yolo County, CA
220,564 residents · 2.8 homicide deaths per 100k
Butte County, CA
207,929 residents · 4.8 homicide deaths per 100k
El Dorado County, CA
192,662 residents · 3.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Shasta County, CA
181,436 residents · 4.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Imperial County, CA
180,202 residents · 3.2 homicide deaths per 100k
Madera County, CA
160,940 residents · 2.0 homicide deaths per 100k
Kings County, CA
153,298 residents · 7.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Napa County, CA
134,869 residents · 2.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Humboldt County, CA
134,541 residents · 4.1 homicide deaths per 100k
Nevada County, CA
102,481 residents · 3.4 homicide deaths per 100k
Sutter County, CA
98,857 residents · 3.9 homicide deaths per 100k
Mendocino County, CA
90,244 residents · 3.6 homicide deaths per 100k
Yuba County, CA
84,507 residents · 3.7 homicide deaths per 100k
Lake County, CA
68,152 residents · 3.3 homicide deaths per 100k
San Benito County, CA
67,290 residents · 3.2 homicide deaths per 100k
Tehama County, CA
65,167 residents · 3.1 homicide deaths per 100k
Lassen County, CA
30,356 residents · 6.0 homicide deaths per 100k