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Mammoth Lakes, CA


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Mammoth Lakes, California

Introduction to Mammoth Lakes, California

Mammoth Lakes, California, in Mono county, is 69 miles NE of Clovis, California and 76 miles NE of Fresno, California. The town has a population of 7,093.

Mammoth Lakes History

Mammoth Lakes was named after the Mammoth Mining Company. Mono County was carved from parts of Fresno County, Calaveras County and Mariposa County. Kuzedika Native Americans once inhabited the area.

Mammoth Lakes and nearby Attractions

  • Yosemite National Park
  • California State Mining and Mineral Museum
  • Mono Lake Tufa State Reserve
  • Fresno Metropolitan Museum
  • Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area
  • Mariposa Museum & History Center

Things To Do In Mammoth Lakes

Local museums include the Mariposa Museum & History Center, the Fresno Metropolitan Museum and the California State Mining and Mineral Museum. The Red Rooster Mall Shopping Center, the Mammoth Gateway Center Shopping Center, the Sierra Center Mall Shopping Center and the Main Street Plaza Shopping Center are the local shopping centers. The Saint Joseph Church is located nearby as well. Mammoth Lakes hosts the Mammoth Festival of Wine, Music and Food every August.

Mammoth Lakes Transportation

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is located nearby.

Mammoth Lakes Higher Education

Local colleges include Reedley College, Fresno City College and Western Nevada Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMammoth Lakes Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMammoth Lakes Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Mammoth Lakes Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Mammoth Lakes Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Mammoth Lakes, CA

Comparing Mammoth Lakes 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Racial Diversity72
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use99

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime34
Low Property Crime21

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