What are the schools like in Coloma, CA?

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

What is the median household income in Coloma?

The median household income in Coloma, CA is $114,201 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 28.5%.

What is the weather like in Coloma, CA?

Coloma has an average high temperature of 56.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Coloma, CA affordable or expensive?

Coloma's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Coloma is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Coloma has a violent crime rate of 285.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 908.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Coloma, CA a Good Place to Live?

Coloma is a small town of 279 in California, with a median household income of $114,201 and a 28.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Coloma stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Coloma 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

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

Metric	Coloma, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$114,201	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Coloma's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.7 /100k

Property Crime

908.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Coloma, 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	53.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Coloma sees average highs of 56.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Coloma, CA
Average High — January	56.9°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Coloma, CA	National Avg
Population	279	—
Median Age	27.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	28.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.7%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County), CA 4 mi Placerville, CA 7 mi Auburn Lake Trails, CA 7 mi Georgetown, CA 8 mi Diamond Springs, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Coloma

Coloma, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

95613 95651

Coloma vs Other Cities

Coloma, CA vs Cold Springs CDP (El Dorado County), CA Coloma, CA vs Placerville, CA Coloma, CA vs Auburn Lake Trails, CA Coloma, CA vs Georgetown, CA Coloma, CA vs Diamond Springs, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coloma, CA affordable or expensive?

Coloma's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Coloma roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Coloma, CA?

Coloma's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 908.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Coloma?

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

Is Coloma, CA a good place to live?

Coloma, CA has a population of 279, a median household income of $114,201, and an unemployment rate of 28.5%. 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 Coloma?

Coloma averages 56.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Coloma?

Coloma, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 95613, 95651.

What is the population of Coloma?

The population of Coloma, California is 279 with a median age of 27.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Coloma?

Key numbers for living in Coloma: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $114,201, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Coloma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.