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Blythe, CA


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Blythe, California

Blythe, California, in Riverside county, is 61 miles N of Yuma, Arizona (center to center) and 145 miles W of Phoenix, Arizona. The city is located in the Riverside - San Bernardino metropolitan area. Blythe has a population of 12,155.

The People and Families of Blythe

In Blythe, about 51% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Blythe. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Blythe compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Blythe had a median family income of $40,783.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Blythe gave more campaign money ($800) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Blythe Housing

Owners occupy 57% of the housing units in Blythe. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Blythe is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Blythe?

Commuting

In Blythe, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Blythe, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Blythe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBlythe Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyBlythe Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Blythe Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Blythe Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Blythe Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Blythe, CA

Comparing Blythe to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity108
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens34
Female Share of the Population24
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents79
People Living Alone47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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