What are the schools like in Tomales, CA?

Tomales is served primarily by Shoreline Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Tomales?

The median household income in Tomales, 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 Tomales, CA?

Tomales has an average high temperature of 56.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Tomales, CA affordable or expensive?

Tomales's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tomales is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $821,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Tomales has a violent crime rate of 216.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1170.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Tomales, CA a Good Place to Live?

Tomales is a small town of 178 in California, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Tomales stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Tomales 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: 118.2

Tomales's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tomales costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tomales, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$821,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Tomales's violent crime rate is 216.4 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

216.4 /100k

Property Crime

1170.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Tomales is served primarily by Shoreline Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tomales, CA	National Avg
School District	Shoreline Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tomales sees average highs of 56.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July, with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tomales, CA
Average High — January	56.1°F
Average High — July	77.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tomales, CA	National Avg
Population	178	—
Median Age	65.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	66.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tomales, CA affordable or expensive?

Tomales's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tomales roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $821,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Tomales, CA?

Tomales's violent crime rate is 216.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1170.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Tomales?

Public schools in Tomales are operated by Shoreline Unified. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tomales, CA a good place to live?

Tomales, CA has a population of 178, 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 Tomales?

Tomales averages 56.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Tomales?

The population of Tomales, California is 178 with a median age of 65.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tomales?

Key numbers for living in Tomales: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $821,000, median household income N/A, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tomales side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.