Mariposa County

CA · Pop. 44,672 · Suburban County

8Homestead Score

Mariposa County is a suburban county in CA with a population of approximately 44,672.

$/Acre: $4,405

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 217 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 30.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax8.89%

Cost of Living Index118.6

Median Household Income$75,438

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,405

Median Home Price$406K

Acres for Sale4431

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season217 days

Annual Rainfall74.8 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low53°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,264 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire8/10

Tornado1/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)157 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K383

Property Crime /100K287

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City22 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyModerate