Lake Almanor West is a small town of 322 in California, with a median household income of $153,125
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Strengths:
Lake Almanor West stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Lake Almanor West is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lake Almanor West 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 Lake Almanor West metro area.
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Lake Almanor West, CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$639,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$153,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Lake Almanor West's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents
— 113% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
808.2 /100k
Property Crime
1446.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
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Lake Almanor West, CA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lake Almanor West sees average highs of 42.2°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 109.6 inches of snow per year.
Lake Almanor West has a median home value of $639,900 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $153,125.
Lake Almanor West's violent crime rate is 808.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1446.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Lake Almanor West, CA has a population of 322, a median household income of $153,125, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lake Almanor West averages 42.2°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches
with about 109.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Lake Almanor West, California is 322 with a median age of 74.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lake Almanor West: median home $639,900, median household income $153,125, crime index 155 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake Almanor West side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.