What are the schools like in Cedarville, CA?

Cedarville is served primarily by Surprise Valley Joint Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Cedarville?

The median household income in Cedarville, CA is $45,568 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.6%.

What is the weather like in Cedarville, CA?

Cedarville has an average high temperature of 43.5°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Cedarville, CA affordable or expensive?

Cedarville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cedarville is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $184,500 and the median rent is $907 per month.

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

Cedarville has a violent crime rate of 769.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 757.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cedarville, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cedarville is a small town of 783 in California, with a median household income of $45,568 and a 10.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Cedarville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cedarville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cedarville 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: 99.8

Cedarville's overall cost of living index is 99.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cedarville costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cedarville, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$184,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$907	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,568	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cedarville's violent crime rate is 769.1 per 100,000 residents — 102% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

769.1 /100k

Property Crime

757.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cedarville is served primarily by Surprise Valley Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cedarville, CA	National Avg
School District	Surprise Valley Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cedarville sees average highs of 43.5°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 13.1 inches of annual precipitation and 22.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cedarville, CA
Average High — January	43.5°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	13.1"
Annual Snowfall	22.2"

Demographics

Metric	Cedarville, CA	National Avg
Population	783	—
Median Age	45.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake City, CA 8 mi Eagleville, CA 15 mi Daphnedale Park, CA 19 mi Alturas, CA 20 mi Fort Bidwell, CA 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Cedarville

Cedarville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96104

Cedarville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedarville, CA affordable or expensive?

Cedarville's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cedarville roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $184,500 and median rent is $907/month.

What is the crime rate in Cedarville, CA?

Cedarville's violent crime rate is 769.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 757.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cedarville?

Public schools in Cedarville are operated by Surprise Valley Joint Unified. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cedarville, CA a good place to live?

Cedarville, CA has a population of 783, a median household income of $45,568, and an unemployment rate of 10.6%. 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 Cedarville?

Cedarville averages 43.5°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.1 inches with about 22.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cedarville?

Cedarville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96104.

What is the population of Cedarville?

The population of Cedarville, California is 783 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cedarville?

Key numbers for living in Cedarville: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $184,500, median household income $45,568, crime index 136 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cedarville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.