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Mariposa County
  • County in California

Report Card

grade C
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade D
  3. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade C+
  5. Diversity
    grade B
  6. Jobs
    grade D
  7. Weather
    grade C minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade D+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Mariposa County is located in California with a population of 17,225. In Mariposa County, most residents own their homes. In Mariposa County there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Mariposa County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Mariposa County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$302,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,058
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    9%
  • 10-17 years
    7%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    18%
  • 65+ years
    28%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    40%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

Working in Mariposa County

Jobs
grade D
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$53,304
National
$69,021

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