What are the schools like in Colfax, CA?

Colfax is served primarily by Colfax Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Colfax?

The median household income in Colfax, CA is $70,720 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.7%.

What is the weather like in Colfax, CA?

Colfax has an average high temperature of 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Colfax, CA affordable or expensive?

Colfax's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Colfax is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $354,400 and the median rent is $1,446 per month.

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

Colfax has a violent crime rate of 146.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 850.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Colfax, CA a Good Place to Live?

Colfax is a small town of 2,230 in California, with a median household income of $70,720 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Colfax stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Colfax 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: 108.9

Colfax's overall cost of living index is 108.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Colfax costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Colfax, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$354,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,446	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,720	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Colfax's violent crime rate is 146.9 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

146.9 /100k

Property Crime

850.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Colfax is served primarily by Colfax Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Colfax, CA	National Avg
School District	Colfax Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Colfax sees average highs of 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Colfax, CA
Average High — January	54.9°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Colfax, CA	National Avg
Population	2,230	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA 6 mi Lake of the Pines, CA 7 mi Meadow Vista, CA 8 mi Foresthill, CA 9 mi Dutch Flat, CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Colfax

Colfax, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95713

Colfax vs Other Cities

Colfax, CA vs Alta Sierra CDP (Nevada County), CA Colfax, CA vs Lake of the Pines, CA Colfax, CA vs Meadow Vista, CA Colfax, CA vs Foresthill, CA Colfax, CA vs Dutch Flat, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colfax, CA affordable or expensive?

Colfax's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Colfax roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $354,400 and median rent is $1,446/month.

What is the crime rate in Colfax, CA?

Colfax's violent crime rate is 146.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 850.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Colfax?

Public schools in Colfax are operated by Colfax Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 20.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Colfax, CA a good place to live?

Colfax, CA has a population of 2,230, a median household income of $70,720, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%. 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 Colfax?

Colfax averages 54.9°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Colfax?

Colfax, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95713.

What is the population of Colfax?

The population of Colfax, California is 2,230 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Colfax?

Key numbers for living in Colfax: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $354,400, median household income $70,720, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colfax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.