What are the schools like in Cloverdale, CA?

Cloverdale is served primarily by Cloverdale Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.

What is the median household income in Cloverdale?

The median household income in Cloverdale, CA is $96,894 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Cloverdale, CA?

Cloverdale has an average high temperature of 59.8°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Cloverdale, CA affordable or expensive?

Cloverdale's cost of living index is 110, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cloverdale is 10% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $600,200 and the median rent is $1,306 per month.

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

Cloverdale has a violent crime rate of 342.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 764.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cloverdale, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cloverdale is a small town of 8,964 in California, with a median household income of $96,894 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 110 (US average = 100), which is 10% above the national average.

Strengths: Cloverdale stands out for lower-than-average crime.

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

All Cloverdale 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: 110.1

Cloverdale's overall cost of living index is 110.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cloverdale costs roughly 10% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cloverdale, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$600,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,306	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,894	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cloverdale's violent crime rate is 342.3 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

342.3 /100k

Property Crime

764.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cloverdale is served primarily by Cloverdale Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cloverdale, CA	National Avg
School District	Cloverdale Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cloverdale sees average highs of 59.8°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cloverdale, CA
Average High — January	59.8°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cloverdale, CA	National Avg
Population	8,964	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	20.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cloverdale

Cloverdale, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95425

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cloverdale, CA affordable or expensive?

Cloverdale's cost of living index is 110, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cloverdale roughly 10% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $600,200 and median rent is $1,306/month.

What is the crime rate in Cloverdale, CA?

Cloverdale's violent crime rate is 342.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 764.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cloverdale?

Public schools in Cloverdale are operated by Cloverdale Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cloverdale, CA a good place to live?

Cloverdale, CA has a population of 8,964, a median household income of $96,894, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Cloverdale?

Cloverdale averages 59.8°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cloverdale?

Cloverdale, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95425.

What is the population of Cloverdale?

The population of Cloverdale, California is 8,964 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cloverdale?

Key numbers for living in Cloverdale: cost of living index 110 (100 = US average), median home $600,200, median household income $96,894, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cloverdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.