What are the schools like in Phelan, CA?

Phelan is served primarily by Mojave River Academy - Marble City District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.8:1.

What is the median household income in Phelan?

The median household income in Phelan, CA is $74,853 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.1%.

What is the weather like in Phelan, CA?

Phelan has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Phelan, CA affordable or expensive?

Phelan's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Phelan is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $335,300 and the median rent is $1,473 per month.

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

Phelan has a violent crime rate of 520.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1795.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Phelan, CA a Good Place to Live?

Phelan is a small city of 18,272 in California, with a median household income of $74,853 and a 12.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

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

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

All Phelan 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: 107.9

Phelan's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Phelan costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Phelan, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$335,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,473	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,853	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Phelan's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — 37% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

520.8 /100k

Property Crime

1795.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Phelan is served primarily by Mojave River Academy - Marble City District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Phelan, CA	National Avg
School District	Mojave River Academy - Marble City District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	23.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Phelan sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation and 61.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Phelan, CA
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	21.1"
Annual Snowfall	61.8"

Demographics

Metric	Phelan, CA	National Avg
Population	18,272	—
Median Age	30.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.2%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Piñon Hills, CA 6 mi Oak Hills, CA 8 mi Wrightwood, CA 9 mi Mountain View Acres, CA 11 mi Adelanto, CA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Phelan

Phelan, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92371

Phelan vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phelan, CA affordable or expensive?

Phelan's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Phelan roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $335,300 and median rent is $1,473/month.

What is the crime rate in Phelan, CA?

Phelan's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1795.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Phelan?

Public schools in Phelan are operated by Mojave River Academy - Marble City District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23.8:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Phelan, CA a good place to live?

Phelan, CA has a population of 18,272, a median household income of $74,853, and an unemployment rate of 12.1%. 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 Phelan?

Phelan averages 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches with about 61.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Phelan?

Phelan, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92371.

What is the population of Phelan?

The population of Phelan, California is 18,272 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Phelan?

Key numbers for living in Phelan: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $335,300, median household income $74,853, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Phelan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.