What are the schools like in Exeter, CA?

Exeter is served primarily by Exeter Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.9:1.

What is the median household income in Exeter?

The median household income in Exeter, CA is $65,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.6%.

What is the weather like in Exeter, CA?

Exeter has an average high temperature of 57.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Exeter, CA affordable or expensive?

Exeter's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Exeter is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $251,100 and the median rent is $1,184 per month.

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

Exeter has a violent crime rate of 314.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2006.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Exeter, CA a Good Place to Live?

Exeter is a small city of 10,327 in California, with a median household income of $65,750 and a 13.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Exeter stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Exeter 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: 101.3

Exeter's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Exeter costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Exeter, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$251,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,184	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Exeter's violent crime rate is 314.7 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

314.7 /100k

Property Crime

2006.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Exeter is served primarily by Exeter Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Exeter, CA	National Avg
School District	Exeter Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Exeter sees average highs of 57.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July, with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Exeter, CA
Average High — January	57.1°F
Average High — July	96.3°F
Annual Precipitation	12.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Exeter, CA	National Avg
Population	10,327	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.9%	18.9%
Asian	4.6%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Exeter

Exeter, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93221

Exeter vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Exeter, CA affordable or expensive?

Exeter's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Exeter roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $251,100 and median rent is $1,184/month.

What is the crime rate in Exeter, CA?

Exeter's violent crime rate is 314.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2006.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Exeter?

Public schools in Exeter are operated by Exeter Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Exeter, CA a good place to live?

Exeter, CA has a population of 10,327, a median household income of $65,750, and an unemployment rate of 13.6%. 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 Exeter?

Exeter averages 57.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Exeter?

Exeter, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93221.

What is the population of Exeter?

The population of Exeter, California is 10,327 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Exeter?

Key numbers for living in Exeter: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $251,100, median household income $65,750, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Exeter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.