What are the schools like in Dobbins, CA?

Dobbins is served primarily by Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Dobbins?

The median household income in Dobbins, CA is $48,984 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Dobbins, CA?

Dobbins has an average high temperature of 56.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Dobbins, CA affordable or expensive?

Dobbins's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dobbins is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $386,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Dobbins has a violent crime rate of 364.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1517.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dobbins, CA a Good Place to Live?

Dobbins is a small town of 420 in California, with a median household income of $48,984 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Dobbins stands out for solid school ratings (A-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dobbins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dobbins 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: 103.6

Dobbins's overall cost of living index is 103.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dobbins costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dobbins, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$386,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,984	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dobbins's violent crime rate is 364.8 per 100,000 residents — 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

364.8 /100k

Property Crime

1517.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dobbins is served primarily by Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dobbins, CA	National Avg
School District	Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dobbins sees average highs of 56.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Dobbins, CA
Average High — January	56.7°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	46.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Dobbins, CA	National Avg
Population	420	—
Median Age	59.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.7%	22.2%
65 and over	41.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

North San Juan, CA 6 mi Challenge-Brownsville, CA 8 mi Lake Wildwood, CA 9 mi Rackerby, CA 9 mi Rough and Ready, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Dobbins

Dobbins, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

95935 95962

Dobbins vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dobbins, CA affordable or expensive?

Dobbins's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dobbins roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $386,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Dobbins, CA?

Dobbins's violent crime rate is 364.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1517.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dobbins?

Public schools in Dobbins are operated by Yuba Environmental Science Charter Academy District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dobbins, CA a good place to live?

Dobbins, CA has a population of 420, a median household income of $48,984, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Dobbins?

Dobbins averages 56.7°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dobbins?

Dobbins, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 95935, 95962.

What is the population of Dobbins?

The population of Dobbins, California is 420 with a median age of 59.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dobbins?

Key numbers for living in Dobbins: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $386,600, median household income $48,984, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dobbins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.