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Tuolumne City is a small town of 1,297 in California, with a median household income of $56,429
.
Strengths:
Tuolumne City stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tuolumne City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tuolumne City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Tuolumne City metro area.
Metric
Tuolumne City, CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$341,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Tuolumne City's violent crime rate is 688.4 per 100,000 residents
— 81% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
688.4 /100k
Property Crime
1064.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tuolumne City is served primarily by Summerville Union High.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tuolumne City, CA
National Avg
School District
Summerville Union High
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
6
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tuolumne City sees average highs of 55.7°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation
.
Tuolumne City has a median home value of $341,800 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $56,429.
Tuolumne City's violent crime rate is 688.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1064.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tuolumne City are operated by Summerville Union High.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tuolumne City, CA has a population of 1,297, a median household income of $56,429, 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.
Tuolumne City averages 55.7°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tuolumne City, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95379.
The population of Tuolumne City, California is 1,297 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tuolumne City: median home $341,800, median household income $56,429, crime index 129 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tuolumne City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
