What are the schools like in Foothill Farms, CA?

Foothill Farms is served primarily by Twin Rivers Unified. The district operates 29 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.9:1.

What is the median household income in Foothill Farms?

The median household income in Foothill Farms, CA is $65,793 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 Foothill Farms, CA?

Foothill Farms has an average high temperature of 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Foothill Farms, CA affordable or expensive?

Foothill Farms's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Foothill Farms is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $344,500 and the median rent is $1,519 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Foothill Farms, CA?

Foothill Farms has a violent crime rate of 518.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1927.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Foothill Farms, CA a Good Place to Live?

Foothill Farms is a small city of 37,635 in California, with a median household income of $65,793 and a 7.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Foothill Farms 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

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

Metric	Foothill Farms, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$344,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,519	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,793	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Foothill Farms's violent crime rate is 518.1 per 100,000 residents — 36% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

518.1 /100k

Property Crime

1927.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Foothill Farms is served primarily by Twin Rivers Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Foothill Farms, CA	National Avg
School District	Twin Rivers Unified	—
Elementary Schools	29	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Foothill Farms sees average highs of 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July, with 21.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Foothill Farms, CA
Average High — January	56.5°F
Average High — July	94.4°F
Annual Precipitation	21.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Foothill Farms, CA	National Avg
Population	37,635	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.2%	18.9%
Asian	9.9%	6.3%
Under 18	28.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Foothill Farms

Foothill Farms, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95842

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foothill Farms, CA affordable or expensive?

Foothill Farms's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Foothill Farms roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $344,500 and median rent is $1,519/month.

What is the crime rate in Foothill Farms, CA?

Foothill Farms's violent crime rate is 518.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1927.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Foothill Farms?

Public schools in Foothill Farms are operated by Twin Rivers Unified. The district has 29 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Foothill Farms, CA a good place to live?

Foothill Farms, CA has a population of 37,635, a median household income of $65,793, 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 Foothill Farms?

Foothill Farms averages 56.5°F in January and 94.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Foothill Farms?

Foothill Farms, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95842.

What is the population of Foothill Farms?

The population of Foothill Farms, California is 37,635 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Foothill Farms?

Key numbers for living in Foothill Farms: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $344,500, median household income $65,793, crime index 119 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Foothill Farms side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.