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Mammoth Lakes, CA


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Mammoth Lakes, California

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

The People and Families of Mammoth Lakes

In Mammoth Lakes, about 44% of adults are married. Looking at Mammoth Lakes, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mammoth Lakes had a median family income of $52,561. In Mammoth Lakes, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Mammoth Lakes.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mammoth Lakes gave more campaign money ($5,165) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mammoth Lakes Housing

Owners occupy 53% of the housing units in Mammoth Lakes. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Mammoth Lakes is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Mammoth Lakes, 76% of commuters drive to work. Mammoth Lakes is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. If you visit or move to the town, try the public transportation system. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Mammoth Lakes, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

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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