Potential dealbreaker: Idyllwild, California
Idyllwild, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
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Idyllwild, California needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on tax burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 3,583 | 626,410 |
| Center Elevation | 5,253 ft(1,601 m) | 131 ft(40 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $459,214 | N/A |
| Median Rent | $1,850 | N/A |
| Median Income | $96,250 | N/A |
| Rent Burden | 23% | N/A |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Days with 5+ Hours of Sun | 352 days/yr | 217 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 65°F | 55°F |
| Avg. Low | 48°F | 43°F |
| Comfort Score | 82/100Great | 77/100Great |
| Temp Swing | 36°F | 21°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 22"(56 cm) | 52"(132 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 39"(99 cm) | 8"(20 cm) |
| Air Quality | Typical: 522024 modeled avg · 71 days > 100 | Typical: 402024 modeled avg · 0 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Walkability | 49 | N/A |
| School Rating | 5.3/10 | N/A |
| Flood Risk (FEMA) | minimalMinimal Risk | N/A |
| Internet Access | N/A | High Broadband Country (high) |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | N/A | N/A |
| College Educated | N/A | N/A |
| Remote Workers | N/A | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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