Cost of Living in Weaverville, CA

Population 3,198 · California · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Weaverville skews considerably older than the national median, with an average age of 57. Reported household income of $73,670 often reflects pension and investment income rather than wages, which makes the local tax picture — especially property tax treatment — a larger factor than in working-age cities. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 11.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 90 miles northwest of Chico, Weaverville is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Chico's $455,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 112
Rent 80

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Weaverville

The median home value in Weaverville is $342,500 — 12% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,047/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $73,670/year is 1% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. The climate averages highs of 73.0°F and lows of 47.9°F. Overall, Weaverville has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$342,500
12% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$229,327
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
20% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
27.3x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 76.0%
Renter-occupied 24.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,047
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,661/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
22.1 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
32.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
60.1%
Carpooled
2.1%
Public transit
3.9%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
32.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$73,670
1% below avg
Per Capita Income
$46,130
Unemployment Rate
11.7%
143% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.0%
Graduate degree 15.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 57.1
Male median age 61.5
Female median age 55.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
73.0°F
Avg Low
47.9°F
Annual Precip
47.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 555862687787969489766153
Low °F 373840455158636157494136
Precip" 7.528.387.493.772.350.810.270.210.342.844.518.64

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 31 — Good
67.2%
Good air days/yr
174
Max AQI recorded
311
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weaverville, CA?

Weaverville has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in Weaverville, CA?

The median gross rent in Weaverville is $1,047 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weaverville?

The median home value in Weaverville is $342,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Weaverville?

The median household income in Weaverville is $73,670 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weaverville, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Weaverville is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Weaverville, CA affordable?

Weaverville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Weaverville?

Weaverville has average high temperatures of 73.0°F and average lows of 47.9°F. Annual precipitation is 47.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Weaverville at a Glance

Population
3,198
Median Income
$73,670
Home Value
$342,500
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
Unemployment
11.7%
Avg High Temp
73.0°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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