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Is Florence-Graham a Good Place to Live? Florence-Graham, California: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Florence-Graham ranks #1294 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #519 of 524 smaller cities and #188 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (33.4 min, #478 of 524) and high poverty (20.1%, #458 of 524).
Florence-Graham by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Florence-Graham's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Florence-Graham: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Florence-Graham safe?
What is the cost of living in Florence-Graham?
Florence-Graham's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,521/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $590,256, 23% below the typical California home ($764,158).
| Measure | Florence-Graham | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 113.6#1185 of 1,308 | 113 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $590,256#930 of 1,187 | $764,158 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $2,691/mo#962 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $545,200#1019 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,521/mo#734 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 8.4x#1232 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 28%#1191 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Florence-Graham housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Florence-Graham is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro.
California housing market →Is Florence-Graham safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Florence-Graham alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Florence-Graham crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What do people earn in Florence-Graham?
The median household in Florence-Graham earns $65,132, 15% below the US figure of $76,827 and 29% below California ($91,905). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Florence-Graham | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $65,132#920 of 1,312 | $91,905 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 20.1%#1112 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Florence-Graham?
The median resident of Florence-Graham is 31.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 7.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1311 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 36.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Florence-Graham | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 31.7 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 7.4%#1311 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 36.6% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Florence-Graham's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Florence-Graham to describe its public schools. 33.8% of adults are obese and 15% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Florence-Graham | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 33.8%#685 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15%#1164 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 20.6%#1219 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 27.5%#1285 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Florence-Graham?
The average commute in Florence-Graham is 33.4 minutes (California 25.2); 6.1% of workers take transit and 5.1% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Florence-Graham scores 14.5 of 20 (above average walkable), #90 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 72.4°F and winters 58.4°F, with 14.3 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Florence-Graham | CaliforniaCA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 33.4 min#1237 of 1,312 | 25.2 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 12.1%#1150 of 1,312 | 11.9% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 68.7% | 68.4% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 5.1% | 13.6% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 14.5#90 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). California is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | 48.9 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 68 | 50 | 3.6 |
| Mar | 69.9 | 52.4 | 2.2 |
| Apr | 72.4 | 54.8 | 0.7 |
| May | 73.7 | 58.1 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 77.2 | 61.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 82 | 64.7 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 65.4 | 0 |
| Sep | 83 | 64.2 | 0.1 |
| Oct | 78.6 | 59.9 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 72.9 | 53.1 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 67.4 | 48.2 | 2.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Los Angeles Downtown/Usc.
| Measure | Florence-Graham | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 65.8°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 72.4°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 58.4°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 14.3 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Los Angeles Downtown/Usc.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Florence-Graham?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Florence-Graham | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 74#1066 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 98#1066 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.39%#1172 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Los Angeles County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Los Angeles County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.17% | 99% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.16% | 93% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0098% | 84% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Florence-Graham compare with similar-size cities?
Florence-Graham is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #519 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 60,690.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence-Graham, CAPop. 60,690 | #1294 | 37.9 | $65,132 | $1,521/mo | no data | 33.4 min |
| Vineland, NJPop. 61,006 | #965 | 50.7 | $67,860 | $1,233/mo | 408 | 23.7 min |
| Palm Beach Gardens, FLPop. 60,959 | #188 | 64.8 | $106,947 | $2,417/mo | 72 | 22.9 min |
| Casa Grande, AZPop. 60,905 | #1070 | 48.5 | $69,983 | $1,386/mo | 434 | 23.3 min |
| White Plains, NYPop. 60,666 | #51 | 70.8 | $110,763 | $2,269/mo | 115 | 27.4 min |
| Meriden, CTPop. 60,545 | #599 | 56.7 | $71,253 | $1,294/mo | 153 | 23 min |
| Stonecrest, GAPop. 60,501 | #1155 | 46.5 | $64,591 | $1,601/mo | no data | 36 min |
| Taunton, MAPop. 60,433 | #611 | 56.5 | $79,283 | $1,324/mo | 386 | 29.3 min |
| Euless, TXPop. 60,421 | #653 | 55.8 | $82,167 | $1,690/mo | 159 | 24.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Florence-Graham compare with the rest of California?
Florence-Graham ranks #188 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 37.9 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 29% below the California median. Homes are 23% below the typical California home.
| City | Rank in CA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CAPop. 67,237 | #1 | 70.9 | $231,101 | $3,484/mo | 159 |
| Sunnyvale, CAPop. 154,236 | #2 | 69.3 | $186,170 | $3,039/mo | 188 |
| Cupertino, CAPop. 58,566 | #3 | 68.3 | $234,707 | $3,501/mo | 70 |
| Santa Clara, CAPop. 130,256 | #4 | 68.1 | $178,958 | $3,016/mo | 172 |
| Folsom, CAPop. 83,916 | #5 | 68.0 | $139,804 | $2,352/mo | 161 |
| San Mateo, CAPop. 103,105 | #6 | 67.1 | $153,504 | $3,077/mo | 168 |
| Dublin, CAPop. 70,803 | #7 | 66.5 | $214,385 | $3,191/mo | 146 |
| Pleasanton, CAPop. 76,960 | #8 | 65.2 | $190,124 | $3,060/mo | 123 |
| Mountain View, CAPop. 83,732 | #9 | 65.1 | $189,917 | $3,062/mo | 208 |
| Encinitas, CAPop. 61,480 | #10 | 65.1 | $162,229 | $2,886/mo | 108 |
| East Los Angeles, CAPop. 111,647 | … #184 | 40.9 | $68,741 | $1,494/mo | no data |
| Lancaster, CAPop. 169,169 | #185 | 40.6 | $81,511 | $1,764/mo | 767 |
| Compton, CAPop. 92,698 | #186 | 39.2 | $78,465 | $1,664/mo | 1,245 |
| Victorville, CAPop. 137,627 | #187 | 38.6 | $74,410 | $1,618/mo | 740 |
| Florence-Graham, CAPop. 60,690 | #188 | 37.9 | $65,132 | $1,521/mo | no data |
The top 10 of the 188 and the cities ranked either side of Florence-Graham among the California cities we track, by overall score. California statewide: median income $91,905, violent crime 440 per 100,000.
How is Florence-Graham's score calculated?
Florence-Graham scores 37.9 out of 100, #1294 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with California's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Florence-Graham. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.5.
26.2 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Florence-Graham. Similar-size median 58.9.
40.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Florence-Graham's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
48.3 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Florence-Graham. Similar-size median 56.1.
31.4 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Florence-Graham. Similar-size median 50.0.
37.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Florence-Graham's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
71.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
3.5 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Florence-Graham alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Florence-Graham.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Florence-Graham.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Florence-Graham's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Florence-Graham has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Florence-Graham
Is Florence-Graham, CA a good place to live?
Florence-Graham ranks #1294 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #519 of 524 smaller cities and #188 of 188 in California. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (33.4 min, #478 of 524) and high poverty (20.1%, #458 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Florence-Graham?
Florence-Graham's cost of living index is 113.6, 14% above the US level of 100 and #1185 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,521/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $590,256, 23% below the typical California home ($764,158).
Is Florence-Graham safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Florence-Graham alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Florence-Graham crime rate or rank it on safety. California as a whole records 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 373 nationally.
What is the median household income in Florence-Graham?
The median household in Florence-Graham earns $65,132, 15% below the US figure of $76,827 and 29% below California ($91,905). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Florence-Graham?
Median rent in Florence-Graham is $1,521/mo (Census), #734 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $2,691/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 28% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Florence-Graham?
Zillow's typical home value in Florence-Graham is $590,256, up 0.7% in a year, against $764,158 for California and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $545,200.
How are the public schools in Florence-Graham?
We have too few school records for Florence-Graham to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Florence-Graham?
The average commute is 33.4 minutes, #1237 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.2 minutes across California. 12.1% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Florence-Graham?
Florence-Graham averages 65.8°F over the year, 72.4°F in summer and 58.4°F in winter, with 14.3 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Florence-Graham walkable?
Florence-Graham scores 14.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #90 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Florence-Graham at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Los Angeles County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.39% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Florence-Graham?
Los Angeles County's air had a median air quality index of 74, and 11% of measured days were rated good; 98 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Florence-Graham?
Florence-Graham has 60,690 residents. The median resident of Florence-Graham is 31.7 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 7.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1311 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 36.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Florence-Graham compare with the rest of California?
Florence-Graham ranks #188 of the 188 California cities we track, with a score of 37.9 against California's statewide 42.9. Its households earn 29% below the California median. Homes are 23% below the typical California home.
What cities are similar in size to Florence-Graham?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Florence-Graham's population of 60,690 are Vineland, NJ (#965 overall), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (#188 overall), Casa Grande, AZ (#1070 overall), White Plains, NY (#51 overall), and Meriden, CT (#599 overall). Florence-Graham is #1294.