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Wheatland, CA


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Wheatland, California

Wheatland, California, in Yuba county, is 19 miles NW of Roseville, California (center to center) and 29 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city is located in the Yuba City metropolitan area. Wheatland has a population of 2,275.

The People and Families of Wheatland

In Wheatland, about 54% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Wheatland.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wheatland had a median family income of $39,375.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Wheatland gave more campaign money ($1,875) 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.

Wheatland Housing

Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in Wheatland. 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 Wheatland?

Commuting

In Wheatland, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyWheatland Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWheatland Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Wheatland Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Wheatland Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Wheatland Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Wheatland Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Wheatland, CA

Comparing Wheatland 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
Racial Diversity105
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Senior Citizens37
Well-Paid Single Men33
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use61
Working at Home32
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals84
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents410
People Living Alone35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime69
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