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Towns with the best jobs and income in California
Ranked by our Jobs and income score out of 100, which is based on typical household income, how many people are out of work, and how many live in poverty. Of the 1053 towns in California with 1,000 or more people, these are the top 25.
Castle Hill ranks first with a score of 96. Millerton and Harmony Grove follow, with 96 and 93. Scores compare each town with all 27,850 towns we track across the US.
| Rank | Town | Score | Typical household income | Unemployment | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Hill | 96 | $250,001 | 0.0% | 1,026 |
| 2 | Millerton | 96 | $207,109 | 0.0% | 1,159 |
| 3 | Harmony Grove | 93 | $227,140 | 0.0% | 2,585 |
| 4 | La Honda | 92 | $250,001 | 0.0% | 1,269 |
| 5 | Avila Beach | 92 | $218,259 | 0.0% | 1,303 |
| 6 | Norris Canyon | 92 | $250,001 | 0.7% | 1,014 |
| 7 | Fairbanks Ranch | 92 | $250,001 | 0.0% | 2,703 |
| 8 | Los Ranchos | 92 | $121,800 | 0.0% | 1,467 |
| 9 | Sunnyside-Tahoe City | 91 | $118,493 | 0.0% | 1,599 |
| 10 | Ross | 89 | $250,001 | 0.7% | 2,606 |
| 11 | Woodlands | 89 | $136,618 | 0.0% | 2,061 |
| 12 | Del Rio | 89 | $250,001 | 2.2% | 1,508 |
| 13 | Baywood Park | 89 | $217,206 | 1.6% | 1,580 |
| 14 | Camanche Village | 88 | $156,250 | 1.3% | 2,291 |
| 15 | Del Mar | 88 | $199,152 | 1.8% | 3,903 |
| 16 | Piedmont | 88 | $250,001 | 1.5% | 10,945 |
| 17 | Monument Hills | 87 | $218,333 | 1.7% | 1,551 |
| 18 | Las Flores CDP (Orange County) | 87 | $211,782 | 1.4% | 5,513 |
| 19 | Wilton | 86 | $189,537 | 1.3% | 6,433 |
| 20 | Trabuco Canyon | 86 | $229,239 | 0.6% | 1,326 |
| 21 | Gold River | 85 | $175,120 | 2.4% | 7,924 |
| 22 | Aromas | 85 | $148,438 | 2.1% | 3,245 |
| 23 | Grizzly Flats | 85 | $92,004 | 0.0% | 1,410 |
| 24 | Coronita | 85 | $111,932 | 0.7% | 2,763 |
| 25 | Lucas Valley-Marinwood | 84 | $200,761 | 2.4% | 6,473 |
Only towns with 1,000 or more people are ranked. Scores compare each town with all towns we track. See how we score towns and where the figures come from. These are estimates, so check official sources before you decide.
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