What are the schools like in Johannesburg, CA?

School district data for Johannesburg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Johannesburg?

The median household income in Johannesburg, CA is $2,499 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 22.7%.

What is the weather like in Johannesburg, CA?

Johannesburg has an average high temperature of 58.1°F in January and 100.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Johannesburg, CA affordable or expensive?

Johannesburg's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Johannesburg is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Johannesburg has a violent crime rate of 723.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2403.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Johannesburg, CA a Good Place to Live?

Johannesburg is a small town of 94 in California, with a median household income of $2,499 and a 22.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

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

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

All Johannesburg 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: 102.2

Johannesburg's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Johannesburg costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Johannesburg, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$2,499	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Johannesburg's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

723.4 /100k

Property Crime

2403.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Johannesburg, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	71.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Johannesburg sees average highs of 58.1°F in January and 100.9°F in July, with 6.7 inches of annual precipitation and 2.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Johannesburg, CA
Average High — January	58.1°F
Average High — July	100.9°F
Annual Precipitation	6.7"
Annual Snowfall	2.2"

Demographics

Metric	Johannesburg, CA	National Avg
Population	94	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	22.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	70.2%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	7.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Randsburg, CA 1 mi Ridgecrest Heights, CA 16 mi Ridgecrest, CA 18 mi China Lake Acres, CA 20 mi California City, CA 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Johannesburg

Johannesburg, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93528

Johannesburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johannesburg, CA affordable or expensive?

Johannesburg's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Johannesburg roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Johannesburg, CA?

Johannesburg's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2403.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Johannesburg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Johannesburg, CA a good place to live?

Johannesburg, CA has a population of 94, a median household income of $2,499, and an unemployment rate of 22.7%. 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 Johannesburg?

Johannesburg averages 58.1°F in January and 100.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 6.7 inches with about 2.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Johannesburg?

Johannesburg, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93528.

What is the population of Johannesburg?

The population of Johannesburg, California is 94 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Johannesburg?

Key numbers for living in Johannesburg: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $2,499, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Johannesburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.