What are the schools like in Snelling, CA?

Snelling is served primarily by Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Snelling?

The median household income in Snelling, CA is $44,861 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.2%.

What is the weather like in Snelling, CA?

Snelling has an average high temperature of 54.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Snelling, CA affordable or expensive?

Snelling's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Snelling is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,900 and the median rent is $814 per month.

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

Snelling 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 Snelling, CA a Good Place to Live?

Snelling is a small town of 178 in California, with a median household income of $44,861 and a 13.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Snelling stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Snelling 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

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

Metric	Snelling, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$814	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,861	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Snelling'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

Snelling is served primarily by Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Snelling, CA	National Avg
School District	Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Snelling sees average highs of 54.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 19.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Snelling, CA
Average High — January	54.1°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	19.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Snelling, CA	National Avg
Population	178	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	35.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Don Pedro, CA 9 mi La Grange, CA 10 mi Hornitos, CA 11 mi University of California-Merced, CA 11 mi Winton, CA 14 mi

Snelling vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snelling, CA affordable or expensive?

Snelling's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Snelling roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $232,900 and median rent is $814/month.

What is the crime rate in Snelling, CA?

Snelling'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 Snelling?

Public schools in Snelling are operated by Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Snelling, CA a good place to live?

Snelling, CA has a population of 178, a median household income of $44,861, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%. 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 Snelling?

Snelling averages 54.1°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Snelling?

The population of Snelling, California is 178 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Snelling?

Key numbers for living in Snelling: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $232,900, median household income $44,861, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snelling side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.