What are the schools like in Planada, CA?

Planada is served primarily by Planada Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What is the median household income in Planada?

The median household income in Planada, CA is $44,792 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.1%.

What is the weather like in Planada, CA?

Planada has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Planada, CA affordable or expensive?

Planada's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Planada is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $225,500 and the median rent is $991 per month.

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

Planada has a violent crime rate of 604.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2244.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Planada, CA a Good Place to Live?

Planada is a small town of 3,494 in California, with a median household income of $44,792 and a 13.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Planada stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Planada 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

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

Metric	Planada, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$225,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$991	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,792	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Planada's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

604.3 /100k

Property Crime

2244.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Planada is served primarily by Planada Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Planada, CA	National Avg
School District	Planada Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	46.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Planada sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 96.3°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Planada, CA
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	96.3°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Planada, CA	National Avg
Population	3,494	—
Median Age	34.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	59.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tuttle, CA 3 mi Bear Creek, CA 5 mi Le Grand, CA 6 mi University of California-Merced, CA 7 mi Merced, CA 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Planada

Planada, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95365

Planada vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Planada, CA affordable or expensive?

Planada's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Planada roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $225,500 and median rent is $991/month.

What is the crime rate in Planada, CA?

Planada's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2244.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Planada?

Public schools in Planada are operated by Planada Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 4.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Planada, CA a good place to live?

Planada, CA has a population of 3,494, a median household income of $44,792, and an unemployment rate of 13.1%. 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 Planada?

Planada averages 55.6°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Planada?

Planada, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95365.

What is the population of Planada?

The population of Planada, California is 3,494 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Planada?

Key numbers for living in Planada: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $225,500, median household income $44,792, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Planada side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.