What are the schools like in Dogtown, CA?

Dogtown is served primarily by Oak View Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Dogtown?

The median household income in Dogtown, CA is $142,368 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Dogtown, CA?

Dogtown has an average high temperature of 56.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Dogtown, CA affordable or expensive?

Dogtown's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dogtown is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $706,700 and the median rent is $1,907 per month.

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

Dogtown has a violent crime rate of 701.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1911.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dogtown, CA a Good Place to Live?

Dogtown is a small town of 2,912 in California, with a median household income of $142,368 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Dogtown's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Dogtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dogtown 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: 107.4

Dogtown's overall cost of living index is 107.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dogtown costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Dogtown, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$706,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,907	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$142,368	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Dogtown's violent crime rate is 701.3 per 100,000 residents — 85% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

701.3 /100k

Property Crime

1911.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dogtown is served primarily by Oak View Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dogtown, CA	National Avg
School District	Oak View Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dogtown sees average highs of 56.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 17.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Dogtown, CA
Average High — January	56.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	17.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Dogtown, CA	National Avg
Population	2,912	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	24.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Dogtown

Dogtown, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95220

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dogtown, CA affordable or expensive?

Dogtown's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dogtown roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $706,700 and median rent is $1,907/month.

What is the crime rate in Dogtown, CA?

Dogtown's violent crime rate is 701.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1911.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dogtown?

Public schools in Dogtown are operated by Oak View Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dogtown, CA a good place to live?

Dogtown, CA has a population of 2,912, a median household income of $142,368, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Dogtown?

Dogtown averages 56.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dogtown?

Dogtown, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95220.

What is the population of Dogtown?

The population of Dogtown, California is 2,912 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dogtown?

Key numbers for living in Dogtown: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $706,700, median household income $142,368, crime index 147 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dogtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.