What are the schools like in Weedpatch, CA?

Weedpatch is served primarily by Lamont Elementary. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.

What is the median household income in Weedpatch?

The median household income in Weedpatch, CA is $21,651 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 23.6%.

What is the weather like in Weedpatch, CA?

Weedpatch has an average high temperature of 58.1°F in January and 97.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Weedpatch, CA affordable or expensive?

Weedpatch's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weedpatch is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $126,500 and the median rent is $703 per month.

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

Weedpatch has a violent crime rate of 723.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2403.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weedpatch, CA a Good Place to Live?

Weedpatch is a small town of 2,788 in California, with a median household income of $21,651 and a 23.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Weedpatch stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Weedpatch 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: 102.2

Weedpatch's overall cost of living index is 102.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weedpatch costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Weedpatch, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$703	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	30.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$21,651	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Weedpatch's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

723.4 /100k

Property Crime

2403.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Weedpatch is served primarily by Lamont Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weedpatch, CA	National Avg
School District	Lamont Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	32.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weedpatch sees average highs of 58.1°F in January and 97.4°F in July, with 8.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weedpatch, CA
Average High — January	58.1°F
Average High — July	97.4°F
Annual Precipitation	8.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Weedpatch, CA	National Avg
Population	2,788	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	23.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.1%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lamont, CA 2 mi El Adobe, CA 3 mi Di Giorgio, CA 4 mi Fuller Acres, CA 5 mi Edmundson Acres, CA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Weedpatch

Weedpatch, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93241

Weedpatch vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weedpatch, CA affordable or expensive?

Weedpatch's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Weedpatch roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $126,500 and median rent is $703/month.

What is the crime rate in Weedpatch, CA?

Weedpatch's violent crime rate is 723.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2403.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weedpatch?

Public schools in Weedpatch are operated by Lamont Elementary. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1. 0.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weedpatch, CA a good place to live?

Weedpatch, CA has a population of 2,788, a median household income of $21,651, and an unemployment rate of 23.6%. 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 Weedpatch?

Weedpatch averages 58.1°F in January and 97.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.6 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weedpatch?

Weedpatch, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93241.

What is the population of Weedpatch?

The population of Weedpatch, California is 2,788 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weedpatch?

Key numbers for living in Weedpatch: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $126,500, median household income $21,651, crime index 160 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weedpatch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.