What are the schools like in Guadalupe, CA?

Guadalupe is served primarily by Guadalupe Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Guadalupe?

The median household income in Guadalupe, CA is $66,026 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.5%.

What is the weather like in Guadalupe, CA?

Guadalupe has an average high temperature of 64.7°F in January and 73.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Guadalupe, CA affordable or expensive?

Guadalupe's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Guadalupe is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $409,700 and the median rent is $1,456 per month.

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

Guadalupe has a violent crime rate of 91.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 490.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Guadalupe, CA a Good Place to Live?

Guadalupe is a small town of 8,272 in California, with a median household income of $66,026 and a 9.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

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

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

All Guadalupe 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: 113.5

Guadalupe's overall cost of living index is 113.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Guadalupe costs roughly 14% more than the average American city.

Metric	Guadalupe, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$409,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,456	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,026	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Guadalupe's violent crime rate is 91.3 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.3 /100k

Property Crime

490.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Guadalupe is served primarily by Guadalupe Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Guadalupe, CA	National Avg
School District	Guadalupe Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Guadalupe sees average highs of 64.7°F in January and 73.3°F in July, with 13.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Guadalupe, CA
Average High — January	64.7°F
Average High — July	73.3°F
Annual Precipitation	13.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Guadalupe, CA	National Avg
Population	8,272	—
Median Age	28.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	54.4%	18.9%
Asian	2.4%	6.3%
Under 18	35.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Guadalupe

Guadalupe, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93434

Guadalupe vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guadalupe, CA affordable or expensive?

Guadalupe's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Guadalupe roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $409,700 and median rent is $1,456/month.

What is the crime rate in Guadalupe, CA?

Guadalupe's violent crime rate is 91.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 490.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Guadalupe?

Public schools in Guadalupe are operated by Guadalupe Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Guadalupe, CA a good place to live?

Guadalupe, CA has a population of 8,272, a median household income of $66,026, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%. 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 Guadalupe?

Guadalupe averages 64.7°F in January and 73.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Guadalupe?

Guadalupe, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93434.

What is the population of Guadalupe?

The population of Guadalupe, California is 8,272 with a median age of 28.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Guadalupe?

Key numbers for living in Guadalupe: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $409,700, median household income $66,026, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guadalupe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.