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Meadow Vista

California · 3,162 residents · 5.281 sq mi
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Meadow Vista is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,859. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $640,300. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,162
+2%since 2000
from 3,096 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
599 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 586 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.5
+36%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Meadow Vista
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,859
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,980 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$65,241
+137%since 2000
from $27,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+33%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$640,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $215,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,808
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $822 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
+77%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,895)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(112)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(311)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(2,524)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(357)
Asian1.1%(35)
Other7.8%(246)
Diversity Score43%(1,359)
Diversity Score
43
+328%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 89.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meadow Vista, California?

Meadow Vista, California has about 3,162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meadow Vista, California?

The typical household in Meadow Vista, California earns about $100,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meadow Vista, California expensive?

In Meadow Vista, California, the median home is worth about $640,300, and the typical rent is about $1,808 a month.

How educated are people in Meadow Vista, California?

About 41.4% of adults age 25 and over in Meadow Vista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meadow Vista, California?

About 4.8% of people in Meadow Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meadow Vista, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Meadow Vista, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 102 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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