What are the schools like in Livingston, CA?

Livingston is served primarily by Livingston Union. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.5:1.

What is the median household income in Livingston?

The median household income in Livingston, CA is $70,918 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.1%.

What is the weather like in Livingston, CA?

Livingston has an average high temperature of 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Livingston, CA affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Livingston is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $301,600 and the median rent is $1,121 per month.

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

Livingston has a violent crime rate of 372.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1406.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Livingston, CA a Good Place to Live?

Livingston is a small city of 14,344 in California, with a median household income of $70,918 and a 10.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Livingston stands out for lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Livingston 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

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

Metric	Livingston, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$301,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,121	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,918	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Livingston's violent crime rate is 372.0 per 100,000 residents — 2% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

372.0 /100k

Property Crime

1406.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Livingston is served primarily by Livingston Union. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Livingston, CA	National Avg
School District	Livingston Union	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	59.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Livingston sees average highs of 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 12.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Livingston, CA
Average High — January	54.9°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	12.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Livingston, CA	National Avg
Population	14,344	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	53.7%	18.9%
Asian	23.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.1%	22.2%
65 and over	10.3%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Livingston

Livingston, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95334

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Livingston, CA affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Livingston roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $301,600 and median rent is $1,121/month.

What is the crime rate in Livingston, CA?

Livingston's violent crime rate is 372.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1406.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Livingston?

Public schools in Livingston are operated by Livingston Union. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.5:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Livingston, CA a good place to live?

Livingston, CA has a population of 14,344, a median household income of $70,918, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%. 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 Livingston?

Livingston averages 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Livingston?

Livingston, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95334.

What is the population of Livingston?

The population of Livingston, California is 14,344 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Livingston?

Key numbers for living in Livingston: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $301,600, median household income $70,918, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.