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In July 2026, California City had a population of 14,414. There were 5,591 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 6 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$1,300 per month and the median home value was US$278,000.

Last checked 2026-09-1922 sources

Population13,300people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,563EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,143EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate18.73%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,176offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 37% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean4.22µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to California City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in California City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 55%, and the vacancy rate was 12.6% in July 2026. 67% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
California City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,300/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent66.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)12.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,962 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,311 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,143 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes179 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is California City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker41%strong on work, weak on safety · range 29–53%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Student45%strong on education, weak on work · range 35–55%
Family52%strong on family, weak on cost · range 43–61%
Retirement44%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–55%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

15.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,034 of 13,300 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$60,113 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in California City is 18.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income60,113 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband77.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet5.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet12.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,563 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate18.73 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in California City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,266of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,311
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,266
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in California City Salary needed to live in California City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to California City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in California City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher79.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents27.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio237 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents5,591 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,823 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in California City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCalifornia City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with California City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
California City2,176
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,176 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents579.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes68 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time43.3 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportMHV3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport16 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for California City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in California City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in California City is 4.2 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean4.22 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202422Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.39 · Feb 15.78 · Mar 19.17 · Apr 22 · May 27.11 · Jun 32.67 · Jul 36.22 · Aug 36.22 · Sep 31.94 · Oct 25.78 · Nov 19 · Dec 13.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.444 · Feb 1.61 · Mar 4.61 · Apr 7.39 · May 11.78 · Jun 17.56 · Jul 20.61 · Aug 19.56 · Sep 15.89 · Oct 9.67 · Nov 3.67 · Dec -0.111 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 7.39 · Feb 8.67 · Mar 11.89 · Apr 14.67 · May 19.44 · Jun 25.11 · Jul 28.39 · Aug 27.89 · Sep 23.89 · Oct 17.72 · Nov 11.33 · Dec 6.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 27.43 · Feb 37.85 · Mar 20.32 · Apr 5.33 · May 3.3 · Jun 0.762 · Jul 4.57 · Aug 4.32 · Sep 2.54 · Oct 10.67 · Nov 8.64 · Dec 20.57 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading108.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.32 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites15 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Maximum July temperature30.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.19 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±1.8 °C. Elsewhere: Granada (Spain) ±1.5 °C, Fuenlabrada (Spain) ±2.1 °C, Leganés (Spain) ±2.1 °C, Parla (Spain) ±2.1 °C, Alcobendas (Spain) ±2.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,034 is not 5.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share5.25 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents2,034 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density25.22 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population13,300 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Population covered by crime statistics12,745 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value278,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes55.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate50.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad14.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents8.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents5.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage65.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher12.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available94.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,416 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans75.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on California City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lancaster as a California City alternative in the same region

51 km away, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, city and foreign residents cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 170,084 Lancaster vs 13,300 California City+1179%
  • Unemployment: 7.5% Lancaster vs 18.7% California City−60%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,755 Lancaster vs 2,176 California City+27%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,301 Lancaster vs €2,563 California Cityno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Lancaster vs 16.0 km California City−44%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.8 µg/m³ Lancaster vs 4.2 µg/m³ California City+13%
  • Foreign residents: 15.4% Lancaster vs 5.3% California Cityno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Lancaster

Plainfield as a California City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2680 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,563 California City+88%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 13,300 California City+276%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 18.7% California City−80%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,176 California City−66%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 4.2 µg/m³ California City+85%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 16.0 km California City−44%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 5.3% California City+16%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Canton13,297 residentsUrbana13,304 residentsSedro-Woolley13,308 residentsPoquoson13,292 residentsLoveland13,288 residentsLexington Park13,317 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in California City?

The unemployment rate is 18.73 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in California City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 4.22 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is within the WHO guideline. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is California City?

Police recorded 2,176 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in California City?

The published population is 13,300 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in California City?

2,034 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is California City a good place to live?

California City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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