What are the schools like in Spreckels, CA?

Spreckels is served primarily by Spreckels Union Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.

What is the median household income in Spreckels?

The median household income in Spreckels, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Spreckels, CA?

Spreckels has an average high temperature of 63.4°F in January and 70.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Spreckels, CA affordable or expensive?

Spreckels's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spreckels is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $860,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Spreckels has a violent crime rate of 424.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1276.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spreckels, CA a Good Place to Live?

Spreckels is a small town of 198 in California, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Spreckels is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spreckels 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: 113.0

Spreckels's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spreckels costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Spreckels, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$860,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Spreckels's violent crime rate is 424.1 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

424.1 /100k

Property Crime

1276.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Spreckels is served primarily by Spreckels Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Spreckels, CA	National Avg
School District	Spreckels Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spreckels sees average highs of 63.4°F in January and 70.9°F in July, with 15.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Spreckels, CA
Average High — January	63.4°F
Average High — July	70.9°F
Annual Precipitation	15.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Spreckels, CA	National Avg
Population	198	—
Median Age	70.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	81.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Spreckels

Spreckels, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93962

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spreckels, CA affordable or expensive?

Spreckels's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Spreckels roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $860,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Spreckels, CA?

Spreckels's violent crime rate is 424.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1276.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spreckels?

Public schools in Spreckels are operated by Spreckels Union Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1. 49.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Spreckels, CA a good place to live?

Spreckels, CA has a population of 198, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Spreckels?

Spreckels averages 63.4°F in January and 70.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Spreckels?

Spreckels, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93962.

What is the population of Spreckels?

The population of Spreckels, California is 198 with a median age of 70.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spreckels?

Key numbers for living in Spreckels: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $860,000, median household income N/A, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spreckels side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.