California by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
6th highest of 51 · 2024

$99,122

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
9th highest of 51 · 2025

434.9

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
Highest of 51 · 2024

$2,036

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
2nd highest of 51 · September 2026

5.1%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
23rd highest of 51 · 2024

12%

U.S.: 12.5%