City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Exeter, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Exeter - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,280
Residents
$71,198
Median income
$273,500
Median home
$1,474
Median rent (state)

Exeter - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Exeter lands in the 51st percentile for household income and the 25th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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60th
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58th
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25th
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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Exeter, CA

Exeter is a small town in California, home to 10,280 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $71,198 per year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.6%. Home values in Exeter run a median of $273,500, and the median resident age is 33.1 years. 13.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 51.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2321.2 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts California at 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Above Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,474 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). Commute times here average 19.6 minutes, with 76.3% driving alone and 5.3% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 97.0 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

10,280 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$71,198 /yr

Poverty 15.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Exeter compare to other US cities?

Exeter measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 51% higher than other cities
Home value 60% pricier than other cities
Median rent 58% pricier than other cities
Safety 25% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to California alone, Exeter ranks #289 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Exeter's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in California, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

51stIncome percentile
25thSafety percentile

51st percentile nationally for median household income · 25th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Exeter's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Exeter's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Exeter's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Exeter's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$273,500 40th percentile more affordable than 40% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Exeter $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Exeter, CA Exeter, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Exeter, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Exeter, CA median $71,198/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Exeter, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Exeter, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 51.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,280
Median Income
$71,198
Median Home Value
$273,500
Median Age
33.1
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Labor force participation
51.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2321.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
314.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2006.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,100 residents10,200 residents10,300 residents10,400 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,319 residents 10,122 residents ▼ -1.9%
Exeter's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.6 minutes
Drive Alone
76.3%
Carpool
14.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.4%
Work from Home
5.3%
Other
1.4%

Based on 3,728 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Exeter sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,474/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.0 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Valley Center
10,303 people
Shasta Lake
10,334 people
Farmersville
10,336 people
Hillcrest
10,203 people
East Bakersfield
10,377 people
Blackhawk
10,404 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Exeter's 10,280 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

East Franklin, NJ
10,281 people
Woodlyn, PA
10,276 people
Watervliet, NY
10,285 people
Flowery Branch, GA
10,286 people
Loudonville, NY
10,274 people
Clay, AL
10,288 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Exeter's $71,198 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ampere North, NJ
$71,192 median income
North Plymouth, MA
$71,205 median income
Bird Island, MN
$71,190 median income
Dover Base Housing, DE
$71,181 median income
Ashwaubenon, WI
$71,180 median income
Dellwood, MO
$71,171 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Exeter, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Exeter, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 57.4% 26.5% 12.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 55.1% White 57.4% Black or African American 0.1% Asian 2.6% American Indian 0.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 26.5% Two or more races 12.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Exeter compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Exeter (this city) 10,280 $71,198
Valley Center 10,303 $116,620
Shasta Lake 10,334 $61,319
Farmersville 10,336 $57,832
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Exeter, CA?

What is the population of Exeter, CA? +

The population of Exeter, CA stands at 10,280 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Exeter, CA? +

Exeter households earn a median of $71,198 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Exeter? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Exeter; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Exeter, CA safe? +

Exeter has a total crime rate of 2321.2 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Exeter, CA? +

Exeter's median home value sits at $273,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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