Top 10 Best Demographics in California
iCities and towns ranked by a composite of household income, education attainment, and median age. Ranked 429 cities with a population of 5,000 or more.
| #▴▾ | City▴▾ | Demographics Score▴▾ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PiedmontAlameda | 91 / 100 |
| 2 | Los AltosSanta Clara | 89 / 100 |
| 3 | OrindaContra Costa | 88 / 100 |
| 4 | HillsboroughSan Mateo | 87 / 100 |
| 5 | CupertinoSanta Clara | 86 / 100 |
| 6 | AthertonSan Mateo | 86 / 100 |
| 7 | Palo AltoSanta Clara | 85 / 100 |
| 8 | WoodsideSan Mateo | 84 / 100 |
| 9 | Los Altos HillsSanta Clara | 84 / 100 |
| 10 | MoragaContra Costa | 84 / 100 |
Methodology
Composite score (0–100) based on: median household income (40%), bachelor's degree attainment (35%), and median age inverted — younger scores higher (25%). Each component is min-max normalized across all cities in the state.
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