What are the schools like in Gustine, CA?

Gustine is served primarily by Gustine Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What is the median household income in Gustine?

The median household income in Gustine, CA is $51,636 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Gustine, CA?

Gustine has an average high temperature of 60.1°F in January and 100.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Gustine, CA affordable or expensive?

Gustine's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gustine is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $406,000 and the median rent is $1,299 per month.

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

Gustine has a violent crime rate of 230.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 969.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gustine, CA a Good Place to Live?

Gustine is a small town of 6,122 in California, with a median household income of $51,636 and a 14.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Gustine stands out for lower-than-average crime.

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

All Gustine 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: 99.5

Gustine's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gustine costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gustine, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$406,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,299	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,636	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gustine's violent crime rate is 230.0 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

230.0 /100k

Property Crime

969.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Gustine, CA	National Avg
School District	Gustine Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gustine sees average highs of 60.1°F in January and 100.0°F in July, with 11.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Gustine, CA
Average High — January	60.1°F
Average High — July	100.0°F
Annual Precipitation	11.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Gustine, CA	National Avg
Population	6,122	—
Median Age	40.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	54.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	45.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Gustine vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustine, CA affordable or expensive?

Gustine's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gustine roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $406,000 and median rent is $1,299/month.

What is the crime rate in Gustine, CA?

Gustine's violent crime rate is 230.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 969.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gustine?

Public schools in Gustine are operated by Gustine Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.4:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gustine, CA a good place to live?

Gustine, CA has a population of 6,122, a median household income of $51,636, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. 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 Gustine?

Gustine averages 60.1°F in January and 100.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Gustine?

The population of Gustine, California is 6,122 with a median age of 40.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gustine?

Key numbers for living in Gustine: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $406,000, median household income $51,636, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gustine side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.