What are the schools like in Ballico, CA?

Ballico is served primarily by Ballico-Cressey Elementary. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Ballico?

The median household income in Ballico, CA is $159,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.9%.

What is the weather like in Ballico, CA?

Ballico has an average high temperature of 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches.

Ballico, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ballico, CA affordable or expensive?

Ballico's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ballico is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $504,800 and the median rent is $1,016 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ballico, CA?

Ballico has a violent crime rate of 604.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2244.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ballico, CA a Good Place to Live?

Ballico is a small town of 535 in California, with a median household income of $159,500 and a 17.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Ballico's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ballico is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ballico city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.5

Ballico's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ballico costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ballico, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$504,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,016	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$159,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ballico's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

604.3 /100k

Property Crime

2244.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ballico is served primarily by Ballico-Cressey Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ballico, CA	National Avg
School District	Ballico-Cressey Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ballico sees average highs of 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 12.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ballico, CA
Average High — January	54.9°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	12.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ballico, CA	National Avg
Population	535	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	44.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46.0%	18.9%
Asian	9.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cressey, CA 3 mi Delhi, CA 4 mi Livingston, CA 5 mi Winton, CA 7 mi Denair, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Ballico

Ballico, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95303

Ballico vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ballico, CA affordable or expensive?

Ballico's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ballico roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $504,800 and median rent is $1,016/month.

What is the crime rate in Ballico, CA?

Ballico's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2244.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ballico?

Public schools in Ballico are operated by Ballico-Cressey Elementary. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ballico, CA a good place to live?

Ballico, CA has a population of 535, a median household income of $159,500, and an unemployment rate of 17.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ballico?

Ballico averages 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ballico?

Ballico, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95303.

What is the population of Ballico?

The population of Ballico, California is 535 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ballico?

Key numbers for living in Ballico: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $504,800, median household income $159,500, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ballico side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.