What are the schools like in Wheatland, CA?

Wheatland is served primarily by Wheatland. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.8:1.

What is the median household income in Wheatland?

The median household income in Wheatland, CA is $76,991 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Wheatland, CA?

Wheatland has an average high temperature of 55.5°F in January and 96.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Wheatland, CA affordable or expensive?

Wheatland's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wheatland is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $328,100 and the median rent is $1,379 per month.

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

Wheatland has a violent crime rate of 145.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 484.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wheatland, CA a Good Place to Live?

Wheatland is a small town of 3,702 in California, with a median household income of $76,991 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Wheatland stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wheatland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wheatland 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: 103.6

Wheatland's overall cost of living index is 103.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wheatland costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Wheatland, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$328,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,379	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,991	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wheatland's violent crime rate is 145.3 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

145.3 /100k

Property Crime

484.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wheatland is served primarily by Wheatland. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wheatland, CA	National Avg
School District	Wheatland	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wheatland sees average highs of 55.5°F in January and 96.2°F in July, with 20.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Wheatland, CA
Average High — January	55.5°F
Average High — July	96.2°F
Annual Precipitation	20.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Wheatland, CA	National Avg
Population	3,702	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sheridan, CA 5 mi Beale AFB, CA 6 mi Rio Oso, CA 9 mi Olivehurst, CA 10 mi Plumas Lake, CA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Wheatland

Wheatland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95692

Wheatland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheatland, CA affordable or expensive?

Wheatland's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wheatland roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $328,100 and median rent is $1,379/month.

What is the crime rate in Wheatland, CA?

Wheatland's violent crime rate is 145.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 484.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wheatland?

Public schools in Wheatland are operated by Wheatland. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wheatland, CA a good place to live?

Wheatland, CA has a population of 3,702, a median household income of $76,991, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Wheatland?

Wheatland averages 55.5°F in January and 96.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wheatland?

Wheatland, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95692.

What is the population of Wheatland?

The population of Wheatland, California is 3,702 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wheatland?

Key numbers for living in Wheatland: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $328,100, median household income $76,991, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wheatland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.