What are the schools like in Magalia, CA?

Magalia is served primarily by Paradise Unified. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.

What is the median household income in Magalia?

The median household income in Magalia, CA is $57,170 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Magalia, CA?

Magalia has an average high temperature of 53.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Magalia, CA affordable or expensive?

Magalia's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Magalia is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $235,300 and the median rent is $1,168 per month.

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

Magalia has a violent crime rate of 619.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Magalia, CA a Good Place to Live?

Magalia is a small town of 9,245 in California, with a median household income of $57,170 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Magalia stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Magalia 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: 104.6

Magalia's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Magalia costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Magalia, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$235,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,168	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,170	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Magalia's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

619.1 /100k

Property Crime

1691.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Magalia is served primarily by Paradise Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Magalia, CA	National Avg
School District	Paradise Unified	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Magalia sees average highs of 53.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 66.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Magalia, CA
Average High — January	53.1°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	66.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Magalia, CA	National Avg
Population	9,245	—
Median Age	47.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Paradise, CA 4 mi Concow, CA 6 mi Forest Ranch, CA 6 mi Stirling City, CA 7 mi Butte Creek Canyon, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Magalia

Magalia, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95954

Magalia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magalia, CA affordable or expensive?

Magalia's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Magalia roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $235,300 and median rent is $1,168/month.

What is the crime rate in Magalia, CA?

Magalia's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Magalia?

Public schools in Magalia are operated by Paradise Unified. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Magalia, CA a good place to live?

Magalia, CA has a population of 9,245, a median household income of $57,170, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Magalia?

Magalia averages 53.1°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.0 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Magalia?

Magalia, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95954.

What is the population of Magalia?

The population of Magalia, California is 9,245 with a median age of 47.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Magalia?

Key numbers for living in Magalia: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $235,300, median household income $57,170, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Magalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.