What are the schools like in Yankee Hill, CA?

School district data for Yankee Hill is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Yankee Hill?

The median household income in Yankee Hill, CA is $70,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Yankee Hill, CA?

Yankee Hill has an average high temperature of 54.3°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Yankee Hill, CA affordable or expensive?

Yankee Hill's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yankee Hill is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $278,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Yankee Hill, CA?

Yankee Hill has a violent crime rate of 619.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1691.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yankee Hill, CA a Good Place to Live?

Yankee Hill is a small town of 318 in California, with a median household income of $70,469 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Yankee Hill's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All Yankee Hill 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: 104.6

Yankee Hill's overall cost of living index is 104.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yankee Hill costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Yankee Hill, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$278,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Yankee Hill's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

619.1 /100k

Property Crime

1691.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Yankee Hill, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yankee Hill sees average highs of 54.3°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yankee Hill, CA
Average High — January	54.3°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	56.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Yankee Hill, CA	National Avg
Population	318	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	43.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yankee Hill, CA affordable or expensive?

Yankee Hill's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Yankee Hill roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $278,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Yankee Hill, CA?

Yankee Hill's violent crime rate is 619.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1691.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yankee Hill?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Yankee Hill, CA a good place to live?

Yankee Hill, CA has a population of 318, a median household income of $70,469, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Yankee Hill?

Yankee Hill averages 54.3°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Yankee Hill?

The population of Yankee Hill, California is 318 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yankee Hill?

Key numbers for living in Yankee Hill: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $278,100, median household income $70,469, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yankee Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.