What are the schools like in Tranquillity, CA?

Tranquillity is served primarily by Golden Plains Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in Tranquillity?

The median household income in Tranquillity, CA is $54,632 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.0%.

What is the weather like in Tranquillity, CA?

Tranquillity has an average high temperature of 58.6°F in January and 99.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Tranquillity, CA affordable or expensive?

Tranquillity's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Tranquillity is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $316,500 and the median rent is $1,344 per month.

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

Tranquillity 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 Tranquillity, CA a Good Place to Live?

Tranquillity is a small town of 786 in California, with a median household income of $54,632 and a 19.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Tranquillity stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Tranquillity 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: 105.6

Tranquillity's overall cost of living index is 105.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Tranquillity costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Tranquillity, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$316,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,344	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,632	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Tranquillity'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

Tranquillity is served primarily by Golden Plains Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Tranquillity, CA	National Avg
School District	Golden Plains Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Tranquillity sees average highs of 58.6°F in January and 99.2°F in July, with 10.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Tranquillity, CA
Average High — January	58.6°F
Average High — July	99.2°F
Annual Precipitation	10.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Tranquillity, CA	National Avg
Population	786	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	28.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	71.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

San Joaquin, CA 5 mi Mendota, CA 10 mi Cantua Creek, CA 11 mi Kerman, CA 12 mi Three Rocks, CA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Tranquillity

Tranquillity, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93668

Tranquillity vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tranquillity, CA affordable or expensive?

Tranquillity's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Tranquillity roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $316,500 and median rent is $1,344/month.

What is the crime rate in Tranquillity, CA?

Tranquillity'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 Tranquillity?

Public schools in Tranquillity are operated by Golden Plains Unified. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 3.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Tranquillity, CA a good place to live?

Tranquillity, CA has a population of 786, a median household income of $54,632, and an unemployment rate of 19.0%. 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 Tranquillity?

Tranquillity averages 58.6°F in January and 99.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Tranquillity?

Tranquillity, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93668.

What is the population of Tranquillity?

The population of Tranquillity, California is 786 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Tranquillity?

Key numbers for living in Tranquillity: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $316,500, median household income $54,632, crime index 150 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tranquillity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.