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Amador County
  • County in California
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Amador County

    Report Card

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

    Amador County is located in California with a population of 40,095. In Amador County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Amador County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Amador County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $349,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,126
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      170
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      14.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      14.2
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      347.1
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,225.6
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      205.5
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      16%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      41%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Amador County

    Jobs
    grade C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,955
    National
    $69,021

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