What are the schools like in Chualar, CA?

Chualar is served primarily by Chualar Union. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.0:1.

What is the median household income in Chualar?

The median household income in Chualar, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Chualar, CA?

Chualar has an average high temperature of 62.3°F in January and 70.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Chualar, CA affordable or expensive?

Chualar's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Chualar is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $603,600 and the median rent is $1,313 per month.

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

Chualar has a violent crime rate of 424.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1276.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Chualar, CA a Good Place to Live?

Chualar is a small town of 959 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Chualar stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Chualar 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: 113.0

Chualar's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Chualar costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Chualar, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$603,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,313	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Chualar's violent crime rate is 424.1 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

424.1 /100k

Property Crime

1276.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Chualar is served primarily by Chualar Union. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Chualar, CA	National Avg
School District	Chualar Union	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	45.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Chualar sees average highs of 62.3°F in January and 70.7°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Chualar, CA
Average High — January	62.3°F
Average High — July	70.7°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Chualar, CA	National Avg
Population	959	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	8.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	88.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	6.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gonzales, CA 6 mi Spreckels, CA 8 mi Salinas, CA 11 mi Boronda, CA 12 mi Carmel Valley Village, CA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Chualar

Chualar, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93925

Chualar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chualar, CA affordable or expensive?

Chualar's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Chualar roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $603,600 and median rent is $1,313/month.

What is the crime rate in Chualar, CA?

Chualar's violent crime rate is 424.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1276.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Chualar?

Public schools in Chualar are operated by Chualar Union. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Chualar, CA a good place to live?

Chualar, CA has a population of 959, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Chualar?

Chualar averages 62.3°F in January and 70.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Chualar?

Chualar, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93925.

What is the population of Chualar?

The population of Chualar, California is 959 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Chualar?

Key numbers for living in Chualar: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $603,600, median household income N/A, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chualar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.