What are the schools like in Potrero, CA?

Potrero is served primarily by Mountain Empire Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.4:1.

What is the median household income in Potrero?

The median household income in Potrero, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.1%.

What is the weather like in Potrero, CA?

Potrero has an average high temperature of 63.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Potrero, CA affordable or expensive?

Potrero's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Potrero is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $363,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Potrero has a violent crime rate of 376.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1373.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Potrero, CA a Good Place to Live?

Potrero is a small town of 509 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 9.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Potrero stands out for solid school ratings (B-), a well-educated population.

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

All Potrero 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: 111.5

Potrero's overall cost of living index is 111.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Potrero costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Potrero, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$363,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Potrero's violent crime rate is 376.7 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

376.7 /100k

Property Crime

1373.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Potrero is served primarily by Mountain Empire Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Potrero, CA	National Avg
School District	Mountain Empire Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Potrero sees average highs of 63.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 15.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Potrero, CA
Average High — January	63.6°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	15.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Potrero, CA	National Avg
Population	509	—
Median Age	24.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	53.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Campo, CA 8 mi Pine Valley, CA 17 mi Jamul, CA 17 mi Descanso, CA 18 mi Alpine, CA 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Potrero

Potrero, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

91963

Potrero vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potrero, CA affordable or expensive?

Potrero's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Potrero roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $363,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Potrero, CA?

Potrero's violent crime rate is 376.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1373.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Potrero?

Public schools in Potrero are operated by Mountain Empire Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Potrero, CA a good place to live?

Potrero, CA has a population of 509, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. 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 Potrero?

Potrero averages 63.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.6 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Potrero?

Potrero, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 91963.

What is the population of Potrero?

The population of Potrero, California is 509 with a median age of 24.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Potrero?

Key numbers for living in Potrero: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $363,000, median household income N/A, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Potrero side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.