What are the schools like in Weaverville, CA?

Weaverville is served primarily by Trinity Alps Unified. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Weaverville?

The median household income in Weaverville, CA is $49,539 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.5%.

What is the weather like in Weaverville, CA?

Weaverville has an average high temperature of 49.5°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Weaverville, CA affordable or expensive?

Weaverville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weaverville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $324,000 and the median rent is $974 per month.

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

Weaverville has a violent crime rate of 691.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1359.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weaverville, CA a Good Place to Live?

Weaverville is a small town of 3,582 in California, with a median household income of $49,539 and a 10.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Weaverville stands out for short average commutes.

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

All Weaverville 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: 103.1

Weaverville's overall cost of living index is 103.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weaverville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Weaverville, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$324,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$974	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,539	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Weaverville's violent crime rate is 691.9 per 100,000 residents — 82% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

691.9 /100k

Property Crime

1359.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Weaverville is served primarily by Trinity Alps Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weaverville, CA	National Avg
School District	Trinity Alps Unified	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weaverville sees average highs of 49.5°F in January and 95.1°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 8.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weaverville, CA
Average High — January	49.5°F
Average High — July	95.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	8.7"

Demographics

Metric	Weaverville, CA	National Avg
Population	3,582	—
Median Age	43.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	29.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lewiston, CA 6 mi Douglas City, CA 7 mi Junction City, CA 8 mi Hayfork, CA 15 mi French Gulch, CA 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Weaverville

Weaverville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96093

Weaverville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weaverville, CA affordable or expensive?

Weaverville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Weaverville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $324,000 and median rent is $974/month.

What is the crime rate in Weaverville, CA?

Weaverville's violent crime rate is 691.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1359.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weaverville?

Public schools in Weaverville are operated by Trinity Alps Unified. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weaverville, CA a good place to live?

Weaverville, CA has a population of 3,582, a median household income of $49,539, and an unemployment rate of 10.5%. 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 Weaverville?

Weaverville averages 49.5°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 8.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weaverville?

Weaverville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96093.

What is the population of Weaverville?

The population of Weaverville, California is 3,582 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weaverville?

Key numbers for living in Weaverville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $324,000, median household income $49,539, crime index 135 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weaverville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.