What are the schools like in Squaw Valley, CA?

School district data for Squaw Valley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Squaw Valley?

The median household income in Squaw Valley, CA is $82,969 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Squaw Valley, CA?

Squaw Valley has an average high temperature of 46.2°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Squaw Valley, CA affordable or expensive?

Squaw Valley's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Squaw Valley is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $289,500 and the median rent is $1,248 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Squaw Valley, CA?

Squaw Valley has a violent crime rate of 643.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2565.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Squaw Valley, CA a Good Place to Live?

Squaw Valley is a small town of 4,568 in California, with a median household income of $82,969 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Squaw Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Squaw Valley 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: 104.6

Squaw Valley's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Squaw Valley costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Squaw Valley, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$289,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,248	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,969	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Squaw Valley's violent crime rate is 643.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

643.6 /100k

Property Crime

2565.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Squaw Valley, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Squaw Valley sees average highs of 46.2°F in January and 78.8°F in July, with 19.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Squaw Valley, CA
Average High — January	46.2°F
Average High — July	78.8°F
Annual Precipitation	19.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Squaw Valley, CA	National Avg
Population	4,568	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	45.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.3%	18.9%
Asian	5.3%	6.3%
Under 18	33.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orange Cove, CA 9 mi East Orosi, CA 12 mi Orosi, CA 13 mi Wilsonia, CA 14 mi Sultana, CA 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Squaw Valley

Squaw Valley, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

93675 93641

Squaw Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Squaw Valley, CA affordable or expensive?

Squaw Valley's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Squaw Valley roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $289,500 and median rent is $1,248/month.

What is the crime rate in Squaw Valley, CA?

Squaw Valley's violent crime rate is 643.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2565.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Squaw Valley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Squaw Valley, CA a good place to live?

Squaw Valley, CA has a population of 4,568, a median household income of $82,969, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Squaw Valley?

Squaw Valley averages 46.2°F in January and 78.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Squaw Valley?

Squaw Valley, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 93675, 93641.

What is the population of Squaw Valley?

The population of Squaw Valley, California is 4,568 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Squaw Valley?

Key numbers for living in Squaw Valley: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $289,500, median household income $82,969, crime index 150 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Squaw Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.