What are the schools like in Calistoga, CA?

Calistoga is served primarily by Calistoga Joint Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Calistoga?

The median household income in Calistoga, CA is $96,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

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

Q: Is Calistoga, CA affordable or expensive?

Calistoga's cost of living index is 111, where 100 represents the national average. This means Calistoga is 11% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $710,200 and the median rent is $1,584 per month.

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

Calistoga has a violent crime rate of 299.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1058.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Calistoga, CA?

Calistoga has an average high temperature of 58.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches.

Is Calistoga, CA a Good Place to Live?

Calistoga is a small town of 5,191 in California, with a median household income of $96,667 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 111 (US average = 100), which is 11% above the national average.

Strengths: Calistoga stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Calistoga is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Calistoga 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: 110.9

Calistoga's overall cost of living index is 110.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Calistoga costs roughly 11% more than the average American city.

Metric	Calistoga, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$710,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,584	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Calistoga's violent crime rate is 299.7 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.7 /100k

Property Crime

1058.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Calistoga is served primarily by Calistoga Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Calistoga, CA	National Avg
School District	Calistoga Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Calistoga sees average highs of 58.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Calistoga, CA
Average High — January	58.8°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Calistoga, CA	National Avg
Population	5,191	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Deer Park, CA 7 mi Angwin, CA 7 mi St. Helena, CA 8 mi Larkfield-Wikiup, CA 10 mi Santa Rosa, CA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Calistoga

Calistoga, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94515

Calistoga vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calistoga, CA affordable or expensive?

Calistoga's cost of living index is 111, where 100 is the national average. That puts Calistoga roughly 11% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $710,200 and median rent is $1,584/month.

What is the crime rate in Calistoga, CA?

Calistoga's violent crime rate is 299.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1058.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Calistoga?

Public schools in Calistoga are operated by Calistoga Joint Unified. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Calistoga, CA a good place to live?

Calistoga, CA has a population of 5,191, a median household income of $96,667, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Calistoga?

Calistoga averages 58.8°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Calistoga?

Calistoga, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94515.

What is the population of Calistoga?

The population of Calistoga, California is 5,191 with a median age of 49.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Calistoga?

Key numbers for living in Calistoga: cost of living index 111 (100 = US average), median home $710,200, median household income $96,667, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calistoga side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.