Occidental is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of California. With a population of 1,151 people and just one neighborhood, Occidental is the 701st largest community in California.
Housing costs in Occidental are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in California.
Occidental is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 97.51% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Occidental is a town of professionals, managers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Occidental who work in management occupations (15.42%), computer science and math (14.43%), and personal care services (13.93%).
Also of interest is that Occidental has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
And if you like science, one thing you'll find is that Occidental has lots of scientists living in town - whether they be life scientists, physical scientists (like astronomers), or social scientists (like geographers!). So, if you're scientific-minded, you might like it here too.
Telecommuters are a relatively large percentage of the workforce: 25.63% of people work from home. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce it is high relative to the nation. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Occidental is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Occidental’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Occidental is worth considering.
Occidental is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
One downside of living in Occidental is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Occidental, the average commute to work is 30.94 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Being a small town, Occidental does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.
If knowledge is power, Occidental is a pretty powerful place. 53.59% of the adults in Occidental have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Occidental in 2018 was $83,726, which is wealthy relative to California and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $334,904 for a family of four. However, Occidental contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Occidental is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Occidental home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Occidental residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Occidental include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Dutch.
The most common language spoken in Occidental is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Polish.
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Raw data sources: National Agriculture Statistics Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Geological Service, American Community Survey.
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Raw data sources: American Community Survey, U.S. Bureau of the Census, U.S. Department of Education, 50 state departments of education, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 18,000+ local law enforcement agencies, Federal Housing Finance Agency, U.S. Geological Service, National Agricultural Statistics Service.
Date(s) & Update Frequency: 2018 (latest available). Updated annually. Please note: Unemployment data updated November 2020.
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School Details | Grades | Quality Rating Compared to CA* | Quality Rating Compared to Nation* |
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Bodega Bay Elementary School
1200 Canon St. Bodega Bay, CA 94923 |
KG-05 | ||
Elementary School Molino High
7050 Covey Rd. Forestville, CA 95436 |
09-12 | ||
Harmony Elementary School
1935 Bohemian Hwy. Occidental, CA 95465 |
KG-01 | ||
Monte Rio Elementary School
20700 Foothill Dr. Monte Rio, CA 95462 |
KG-08 | ||
Salmon Creek School A Charter
1935 Bohemian Hwy. Occidental, CA 95465 |
02-08 | ||
* 10 is highest |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 31.3% | 59.0% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 28.4% | 52.0% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 2.9% | 7.1% |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 66.9% | 59.0% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 53.3% | 52.0% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 13.6% | 7.1% |
Ethnic/racial Groups | This District | This State |
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White (non-hispanic) | ||
Black | ||
Hispanic | ||
Asian Or Pacific Islander | ||
American Indian Or Native Of Alaska |
Economic Groups | This District | This State |
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ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 30.5% | 59.0% |
FREE LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 26.9% | 52.0% |
REDUCED LUNCH ELIGIBLE | 3.6% | 7.1% |
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