What are the schools like in South Dos Palos, CA?

South Dos Palos is served primarily by Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What is the median household income in South Dos Palos?

The median household income in South Dos Palos, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.8%.

What is the weather like in South Dos Palos, CA?

South Dos Palos has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.5 inches.

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

Q: Is South Dos Palos, CA affordable or expensive?

South Dos Palos's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Dos Palos is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $242,500 and the median rent is $1,263 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in South Dos Palos, CA?

South Dos Palos 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 South Dos Palos, CA a Good Place to Live?

South Dos Palos is a small town of 1,476 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 17.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: South Dos Palos stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All South Dos Palos 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

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

Metric	South Dos Palos, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$242,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,263	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	43.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

South Dos Palos'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

South Dos Palos is served primarily by Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	South Dos Palos, CA	National Avg
School District	Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Dos Palos sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 9.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	South Dos Palos, CA
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	9.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	South Dos Palos, CA	National Avg
Population	1,476	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	41.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.5%	22.2%
65 and over	7.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dos Palos, CA 1 mi Dos Palos Y, CA 5 mi Los Banos, CA 12 mi Firebaugh, CA 13 mi El Nido, CA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in South Dos Palos

South Dos Palos, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93665

South Dos Palos vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Dos Palos, CA affordable or expensive?

South Dos Palos's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes South Dos Palos roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $242,500 and median rent is $1,263/month.

What is the crime rate in South Dos Palos, CA?

South Dos Palos'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 South Dos Palos?

Public schools in South Dos Palos are operated by Dos Palos Oro Loma Joint Unified. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 6.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is South Dos Palos, CA a good place to live?

South Dos Palos, CA has a population of 1,476, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 17.8%. 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 South Dos Palos?

South Dos Palos averages 55.6°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in South Dos Palos?

South Dos Palos, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93665.

What is the population of South Dos Palos?

The population of South Dos Palos, California is 1,476 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Dos Palos?

Key numbers for living in South Dos Palos: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $242,500, median household income N/A, 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 South Dos Palos side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.