Living in Weaverville, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weaverville · Census data 2020–2024
Weaverville has 4,018 residents with a median age of 55.3. The median household income is $65,787 (34% lower than the California median), the median home value is $339,300, the median rent is $1,056/month.
Weaverville at a glance
- Population
- 4,018
- Median age
- 55.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $65,787State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $339,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,056/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Weaverville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Weaverville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weaverville the median home value is $339,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month, which is 15.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,564 a month in housing costs.
Weaverville median household income
The median household income in Weaverville is $65,787 and the income per person is $40,199. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Weaverville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,722
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.42
Weaverville demographics
- Population
- 4,018
- Median age
- 55.3
- Under 18
- 6.7%
- 65 and older
- 36.8%
- Households
- 1,613
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weaverville ›
Education in Weaverville
23.9% of adults 25 and older in Weaverville have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weaverville
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 20.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Weaverville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weaverville | 4,018 | $65,787 | $339,300 | $1,056 |
| Lewiston | 2,020 | $39,968 | $310,300 | $1,113 |
| Douglas City | 1,060 | $31,827 | $334,200 | $947 |
| Junction City | 1,190 | $48,250 | $283,300 | — |
| Hayfork | 2,537 | $44,434 | $336,600 | $840 |
| French Gulch | 154 | $34,375 | — | $1,125 |
| Trinity Center | 414 | $58,750 | $343,800 | — |
| Keswick | 240 | $71,442 | $388,100 | — |
| Shasta | 1,387 | $111,250 | $395,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Weaverville, CA?
The median household income in Weaverville is $65,787, 34% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Weaverville?
The median home value in Weaverville is $339,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Weaverville?
The median gross rent in Weaverville is $1,056 per month, about 15.2% of household income.
Is Weaverville, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Weaverville?
The median age in Weaverville is 55.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Weaverville?
The average commute to work in Weaverville is 16 minutes; 20.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weaverville?
The unemployment rate in Weaverville is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weaverville?
23.9% of adults in Weaverville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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