What are the schools like in Shingletown, CA?

Shingletown is served primarily by Black Butte Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Shingletown?

The median household income in Shingletown, CA is $71,225 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Shingletown, CA?

Shingletown has an average high temperature of 41.1°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Shingletown, CA affordable or expensive?

Shingletown's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shingletown is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $246,300 and the median rent is $1,611 per month.

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

Shingletown has a violent crime rate of 384.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 981.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shingletown, CA a Good Place to Live?

Shingletown is a small town of 2,248 in California, with a median household income of $71,225 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Shingletown 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: 102.8

Shingletown's overall cost of living index is 102.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shingletown costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Shingletown, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$246,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,611	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,225	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Shingletown's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

384.8 /100k

Property Crime

981.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Shingletown is served primarily by Black Butte Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Shingletown, CA	National Avg
School District	Black Butte Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shingletown sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 78.8°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 3.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shingletown, CA
Average High — January	41.1°F
Average High — July	78.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	3.9"

Demographics

Metric	Shingletown, CA	National Avg
Population	2,248	—
Median Age	61.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	8.6%	22.2%
65 and over	44.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Manton, CA 5 mi Whitmore, CA 8 mi Paynes Creek, CA 12 mi Oak Run, CA 16 mi Dales, CA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Shingletown

Shingletown, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96088

Shingletown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shingletown, CA affordable or expensive?

Shingletown's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Shingletown roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $246,300 and median rent is $1,611/month.

What is the crime rate in Shingletown, CA?

Shingletown's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 981.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shingletown?

Public schools in Shingletown are operated by Black Butte Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Shingletown, CA a good place to live?

Shingletown, CA has a population of 2,248, a median household income of $71,225, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Shingletown?

Shingletown averages 41.1°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 3.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shingletown?

Shingletown, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96088.

What is the population of Shingletown?

The population of Shingletown, California is 2,248 with a median age of 61.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shingletown?

Key numbers for living in Shingletown: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $246,300, median household income $71,225, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shingletown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.