City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Strathmore, CA

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

3,244
Residents
$42,705
Median income
$205,600
Median home
$1,474
Median rent (state)

Strathmore - the verdict

Strathmore ranks in the 10th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

10th
percentile, household income
44th
percentile, home value
58th
percentile, median rent
📝 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: Strathmore, CA

Strathmore is a small town in California, home to 3,244 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Strathmore brings in $42,705 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 35.3%. Typical homes in Strathmore are valued around $205,600, and the median resident age is 25.5 years. 2.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 35.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 4 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

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). Natural-hazard exposure scores 97.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

3,244 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$42,705 /yr

Poverty 35.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Strathmore compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 10% higher than other cities
Home value 44% pricier than other cities
Median rent 58% pricier than other cities

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

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Strathmore against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Poverty Rate is Strathmore's strongest outlier among California cities

Among the 1,450 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Strathmore ranks #60 - the 96th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Strathmore only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,259 of 1,338
6th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#1,267 of 1,458
11th percentile in California
Median Home Value
#1,250 of 1,343
7th percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#60 of 1,450
96th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,391 of 1,458
4th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

10thIncome percentile

10th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Strathmore's home value compares nationally

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

$205,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $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. Strathmore $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 - Strathmore, CA Strathmore, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Strathmore, 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 Strathmore, CA median $42,705/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%
Strathmore, 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 Strathmore, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 2.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 35.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 35.3%

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

Population
3,244
Median Income
$42,705
Median Home Value
$205,600
Median Age
25.5
Poverty Rate
35.3%
Labor force participation
35.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
74.8%
Carpool
8.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
13.4%
Other
3.6%

Based on 785 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 Strathmore 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)

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Green Acres
3,226 people
Las Lomas
3,223 people
North Lakeport
3,221 people
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3,209 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Strathmore's 3,244 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Putney, GA
3,244 people
Leisuretowne, NJ
3,244 people
Mineral Springs, NC
3,244 people
Livingston, AL
3,243 people
Red Rock CDP (Pinal County), AZ
3,243 people
Zephyrhills North, FL
3,243 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Strathmore's $42,705 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Leisure, NJ
$42,705 median income
Attica, KS
$42,708 median income
Madawaska, ME
$42,708 median income
Autryville, NC
$42,708 median income
Reidsville, NC
$42,702 median income
Allen, OK
$42,708 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Strathmore, 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 Strathmore, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 45.8% 33.4% 20.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 92.9% White 45.8% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 33.4% Two or more races 20.6% 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 Strathmore 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
Strathmore (this city) 3,244 $42,705
Green Acres 3,226 $71,609
Las Lomas 3,223 $78,869
North Lakeport 3,221 $64,200
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Strathmore, CA?

What is the population of Strathmore, CA? +

3,244 people live in Strathmore, CA according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

Median annual household income in Strathmore runs $42,705, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Strathmore? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Strathmore; 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.

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

A typical home in Strathmore is worth $205,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, 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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