What are the schools like in Crockett, CA?

Crockett is served primarily by John Swett Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.8:1.

What is the median household income in Crockett?

The median household income in Crockett, CA is $94,167 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 Crockett, CA?

Crockett has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Crockett, CA affordable or expensive?

Crockett's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crockett is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $706,300 and the median rent is $2,070 per month.

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

Crockett has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crockett, CA a Good Place to Live?

Crockett is a small town of 3,574 in California, with a median household income of $94,167 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Crockett stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

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

All Crockett 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: 118.2

Crockett's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crockett costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Crockett, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$706,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,070	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Crockett's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Crockett is served primarily by John Swett Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crockett, CA	National Avg
School District	John Swett Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crockett sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 21.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Crockett, CA
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	21.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Crockett, CA	National Avg
Population	3,574	—
Median Age	49.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.2%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.5%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Crockett

Crockett, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94525

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crockett, CA affordable or expensive?

Crockett's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Crockett roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $706,300 and median rent is $2,070/month.

What is the crime rate in Crockett, CA?

Crockett's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crockett?

Public schools in Crockett are operated by John Swett Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crockett, CA a good place to live?

Crockett, CA has a population of 3,574, a median household income of $94,167, 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 Crockett?

Crockett averages 57.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crockett?

Crockett, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94525.

What is the population of Crockett?

The population of Crockett, California is 3,574 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crockett?

Key numbers for living in Crockett: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $706,300, median household income $94,167, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crockett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.