What are the schools like in Gonzales, CA?

Gonzales is served primarily by Gonzales Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Gonzales?

The median household income in Gonzales, CA is $75,638 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Gonzales, CA?

Gonzales has an average high temperature of 62.3°F in January and 70.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Gonzales, CA affordable or expensive?

Gonzales's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gonzales is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $577,100 and the median rent is $1,438 per month.

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

Gonzales has a violent crime rate of 401.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 425.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gonzales, CA a Good Place to Live?

Gonzales is a small town of 8,581 in California, with a median household income of $75,638 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

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

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

All Gonzales 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: 113.0

Gonzales's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gonzales costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Gonzales, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$577,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,438	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,638	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Gonzales's violent crime rate is 401.2 per 100,000 residents — 6% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

401.2 /100k

Property Crime

425.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Gonzales is served primarily by Gonzales Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gonzales, CA	National Avg
School District	Gonzales Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	61.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gonzales sees average highs of 62.3°F in January and 70.7°F in July, with 29.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gonzales, CA
Average High — January	62.3°F
Average High — July	70.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Gonzales, CA	National Avg
Population	8,581	—
Median Age	29.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	15.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	80.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	27.4%	22.2%
65 and over	6.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Chualar, CA 6 mi Soledad, CA 9 mi Spreckels, CA 14 mi Carmel Valley Village, CA 16 mi Salinas, CA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Gonzales

Gonzales, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93926

Gonzales vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gonzales, CA affordable or expensive?

Gonzales's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Gonzales roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $577,100 and median rent is $1,438/month.

What is the crime rate in Gonzales, CA?

Gonzales's violent crime rate is 401.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 425.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gonzales?

Public schools in Gonzales are operated by Gonzales Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gonzales, CA a good place to live?

Gonzales, CA has a population of 8,581, a median household income of $75,638, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Gonzales?

Gonzales averages 62.3°F in January and 70.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gonzales?

Gonzales, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93926.

What is the population of Gonzales?

The population of Gonzales, California is 8,581 with a median age of 29.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gonzales?

Key numbers for living in Gonzales: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $577,100, median household income $75,638, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gonzales side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.