Junction City is a small town of 1,195 in California, with a median household income of $60,377
and a 6.9% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
Junction City stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Junction City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Junction City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Junction City metro area.
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Junction City, CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$365,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,377
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Junction City's violent crime rate is 691.9 per 100,000 residents
— 82% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
691.9 /100k
Property Crime
1359.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Junction City is served primarily by Junction City Elementary.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
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Junction City, CA
National Avg
School District
Junction City Elementary
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Junction City sees average highs of 49.6°F in January
and 96.5°F in July,
with 35.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Junction City has a median home value of $365,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $60,377.
Junction City's violent crime rate is 691.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1359.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Junction City are operated by Junction City Elementary.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Junction City, CA has a population of 1,195, a median household income of $60,377, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Junction City averages 49.6°F in January and 96.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Junction City, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96048.
The population of Junction City, California is 1,195 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Junction City: median home $365,700, median household income $60,377, crime index 135 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Junction City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.