What are the schools like in Charter Oak, CA?

School district data for Charter Oak is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Charter Oak?

The median household income in Charter Oak, CA is $79,803 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Charter Oak, CA?

Charter Oak has an average high temperature of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Charter Oak, CA affordable or expensive?

Charter Oak's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Charter Oak is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $567,900 and the median rent is $1,817 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Charter Oak, CA?

Charter Oak has a violent crime rate of 558.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1902.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Charter Oak, CA a Good Place to Live?

Charter Oak is a small town of 9,335 in California, with a median household income of $79,803 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

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

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

All Charter Oak 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: 115.5

Charter Oak's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Charter Oak costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Charter Oak, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$567,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,817	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,803	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Charter Oak's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — 47% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

558.4 /100k

Property Crime

1902.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Charter Oak, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	33.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Charter Oak sees average highs of 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July, with 16.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Charter Oak, CA
Average High — January	67.9°F
Average High — July	90.3°F
Annual Precipitation	16.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Charter Oak, CA	National Avg
Population	9,335	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	43.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.0%	18.9%
Asian	11.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Charter Oak vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charter Oak, CA affordable or expensive?

Charter Oak's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Charter Oak roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $567,900 and median rent is $1,817/month.

What is the crime rate in Charter Oak, CA?

Charter Oak's violent crime rate is 558.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1902.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Charter Oak?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Charter Oak, CA a good place to live?

Charter Oak, CA has a population of 9,335, a median household income of $79,803, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Charter Oak?

Charter Oak averages 67.9°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Charter Oak?

The population of Charter Oak, California is 9,335 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Charter Oak?

Key numbers for living in Charter Oak: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $567,900, median household income $79,803, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Charter Oak side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.