What are the schools like in Knightsen, CA?

Knightsen is served primarily by Knightsen Elementary. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.8:1.

What is the median household income in Knightsen?

The median household income in Knightsen, CA is $128,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Knightsen, CA?

Knightsen has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Knightsen, CA affordable or expensive?

Knightsen's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Knightsen is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $828,700 and the median rent is $2,075 per month.

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

Knightsen has a violent crime rate of 361.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1977.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Knightsen, CA a Good Place to Live?

Knightsen is a small town of 1,646 in California, with a median household income of $128,750 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

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

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

All Knightsen 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: 118.2

Knightsen's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Knightsen costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Knightsen, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$828,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,075	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$128,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Knightsen's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

361.2 /100k

Property Crime

1977.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Knightsen is served primarily by Knightsen Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Knightsen, CA	National Avg
School District	Knightsen Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Knightsen sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 12.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Knightsen, CA
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Knightsen, CA	National Avg
Population	1,646	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	46.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.7%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Knightsen

Knightsen, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94548

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knightsen, CA affordable or expensive?

Knightsen's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Knightsen roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $828,700 and median rent is $2,075/month.

What is the crime rate in Knightsen, CA?

Knightsen's violent crime rate is 361.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1977.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Knightsen?

Public schools in Knightsen are operated by Knightsen Elementary. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Knightsen, CA a good place to live?

Knightsen, CA has a population of 1,646, a median household income of $128,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. 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 Knightsen?

Knightsen averages 55.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Knightsen?

Knightsen, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94548.

What is the population of Knightsen?

The population of Knightsen, California is 1,646 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Knightsen?

Key numbers for living in Knightsen: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $828,700, median household income $128,750, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Knightsen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.