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San Joaquin, CA


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San Joaquin, California

San Joaquin, California, in Fresno county, is 25 miles W of Fresno, California. The city is located in the Fresno metropolitan area. San Joaquin has a population of 3,270.

The People and Families of San Joaquin

In San Joaquin, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of San Joaquin people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in San Joaquin, since the city is home to many young children.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, San Joaquin had a median family income of $25,441.

Political Inclinations

Residents of San Joaquin gave more campaign money ($250) 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.

San Joaquin Housing

Owners occupy 51% of the housing units in San Joaquin. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then San Joaquin 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 San Joaquin?

Commuting

In San Joaquin, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophySan Joaquin Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySan Joaquin Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySan Joaquin Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%San Joaquin Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of San Joaquin, CA

Comparing San Joaquin 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity106
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use96
Walking and Biking to Work85
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Rents810
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone11
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