California has a population of approximately 39,455,353 and experiences a population change rate of 16.49%. The population density is 253.3 / sq mi .

The median household income for California is $84,097, with 13,217,586 households and an average household size of 2.92.

The median value of a home in California is $733,500 with an appreciation rate of 14.60%. 51.19% of housing in the state is owned while 41.05% is rented.

The cost of living in California is 168.6 %.

The unemployment rate in California is 4.30%, and recent job growth is at 0.22%. Future job growth is projected at 40.37%.

The sales tax rate in California is 10.25%, while the income tax rate is 9.30% .

School expenditures in California are $16,169, and the school ratio is 22.2:1.

The average high temperature in July is 86.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 21.7 inches per year, with 7.1 inches of snow per year.