What are the schools like in Stonyford, CA?

Stonyford is served primarily by Stony Creek Joint Unified. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.5:1.

What is the median household income in Stonyford?

The median household income in Stonyford, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 25.0%.

What is the weather like in Stonyford, CA?

Stonyford has an average high temperature of 56.7°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Stonyford, CA affordable or expensive?

Stonyford's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stonyford is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,300 and the median rent is $917 per month.

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

Stonyford has a violent crime rate of 394.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1290.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stonyford, CA a Good Place to Live?

Stonyford is a small town of 82 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 25.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

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

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

All Stonyford 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: 99.9

Stonyford's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stonyford costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stonyford, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Stonyford's violent crime rate is 394.5 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

394.5 /100k

Property Crime

1290.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stonyford is served primarily by Stony Creek Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stonyford, CA	National Avg
School District	Stony Creek Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	5.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stonyford sees average highs of 56.7°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 22.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stonyford, CA
Average High — January	56.7°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	22.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Stonyford, CA	National Avg
Population	82	—
Median Age	54.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	25.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	104.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	13.4%	22.2%
65 and over	37.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lodoga, CA 5 mi Elk Creek, CA 16 mi Maxwell, CA 20 mi Spring Valley CDP (Lake County), CA 20 mi Willows, CA 21 mi

Stonyford vs Other Cities

Stonyford, CA vs Lodoga, CA Stonyford, CA vs Elk Creek, CA Stonyford, CA vs Maxwell, CA Stonyford, CA vs Spring Valley CDP (Lake County), CA Stonyford, CA vs Willows, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stonyford, CA affordable or expensive?

Stonyford's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stonyford roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $186,300 and median rent is $917/month.

What is the crime rate in Stonyford, CA?

Stonyford's violent crime rate is 394.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1290.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stonyford?

Public schools in Stonyford are operated by Stony Creek Joint Unified. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.5:1. 25.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stonyford, CA a good place to live?

Stonyford, CA has a population of 82, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 25.0%. 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 Stonyford?

Stonyford averages 56.7°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.6 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Stonyford?

The population of Stonyford, California is 82 with a median age of 54.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stonyford?

Key numbers for living in Stonyford: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $186,300, median household income N/A, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stonyford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.