What are the schools like in Piru, CA?

Piru is served primarily by Fillmore Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What is the median household income in Piru?

The median household income in Piru, CA is $80,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Piru, CA?

Piru has an average high temperature of 63.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Piru, CA affordable or expensive?

Piru's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Piru is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $467,600 and the median rent is $1,375 per month.

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

Piru has a violent crime rate of 227.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1033.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Piru, CA a Good Place to Live?

Piru is a small town of 2,182 in California, with a median household income of $80,313 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Piru'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 Piru is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Piru 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: 113.5

Piru's overall cost of living index is 113.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Piru costs roughly 14% more than the average American city.

Metric	Piru, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$467,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,375	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Piru's violent crime rate is 227.3 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

227.3 /100k

Property Crime

1033.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Piru is served primarily by Fillmore Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Piru, CA	National Avg
School District	Fillmore Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Piru sees average highs of 63.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 17.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Piru, CA
Average High — January	63.2°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	17.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Piru, CA	National Avg
Population	2,182	—
Median Age	32.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fillmore, CA 6 mi Val Verde, CA 8 mi Moorpark, CA 9 mi Hasley Canyon, CA 9 mi Simi Valley, CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Piru

Piru, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93040

Piru vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Piru, CA affordable or expensive?

Piru's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Piru roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $467,600 and median rent is $1,375/month.

What is the crime rate in Piru, CA?

Piru's violent crime rate is 227.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1033.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Piru?

Public schools in Piru are operated by Fillmore Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Piru, CA a good place to live?

Piru, CA has a population of 2,182, a median household income of $80,313, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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 Piru?

Piru averages 63.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Piru?

Piru, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93040.

What is the population of Piru?

The population of Piru, California is 2,182 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Piru?

Key numbers for living in Piru: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $467,600, median household income $80,313, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Piru side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.