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Yosemite LakesCA
This town in California has a population of 5,288.
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Photo: Dr vulpes · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
5,288
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$374K
Census ACS
Household income
$98K
median
Median age
35.9
years
Jobs based here
330
A commuter town
TownGrade
D
#590 of 841 in CA
Is Yosemite Lakes a good place to live?
Several subjects drag its grade down. Yosemite Lakes grades D overall, better than 12% of U.S. towns, and ranks 590th of 841 in California. Its weakest subject is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $374K, 5 years of the Fresno metro’s $74K median household income. It lags on walkability as well. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 94% of U.S. towns. Health is its strong suit: residents are healthier than 73% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. Hazard risk is weaker too: FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 89% of U.S. communities, with wildfire at the top. Yosemite Lakes’ mean commuting time is 38 minutes, against 28 minutes in California’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns.
Figures: health, CDC PLACES · home values, Zillow · incomes, Census ACS, 2020–24 · FEMA National Risk Index.
What makes Yosemite Lakes stand out
Where Yosemite Lakes beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Yosemite Lakes for work
Where Yosemite Lakes’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
330jobs based in Yosemite Lakes
7%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Yosemite Lakes grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Yosemite Lakes is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.7 of 20; 0% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Hazard riskWildfire tops the listDOpen →Cost of livingGraded on home prices against local incomesDOpen →HealthValley Children's Hospital 20.9 miles awayB+Open →SchoolsSchools trail most of those comparedC+Open →Jobs & income$98K median household incomeBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
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Getting set up
Moving to Yosemite Lakes: who provides what
Yosemite Lakes is unincorporated, so Madera County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPG&E37.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterYosemite Spring Park Util Co5 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers86% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMadera CountyMadera County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMadera County Elections DivisionMadera County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2025
ZIP code9361493614 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Yosemite Lakes.
Yosemite Lakes has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns and sends most of its workers to Fresno and beyond, but it is a long drive from an emergency room.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D
Yosemite Lakes faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by wildfire
Of the losses FEMA expects in Yosemite Lakes, 60% come from wildfires and 31% from inland flooding.
89risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland floodingHeat waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
SchoolsC+
Public schools in Yosemite Lakes fall behind 61% of California districts
Its one school is below. Enrollment at Yosemite Lakes’s public school: 445 students.
39%of CA districts it outscoresC+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivergold ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 445 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Most working residents commute out of Yosemite Lakes
Yosemite Lakes has 330 jobs for its 1,861 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 38.1 minutes, against 28.7 across California.
Only 7% of working residents stay in Yosemite Lakes for work; the rest commute out. Employers in Yosemite Lakes added 88 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 330. Also worth knowing: 7.3% of Yosemite Lakes residents live below the poverty line. Half the trips to work are shorter than 26 miles.
7%work in town
| Yosemite Lakes | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 38 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $98,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Yosemite Lakes7%
Fresno24%
Oakhurst9%
Coarsegold6%
Clovis4%
26 mi
median commute distance
330
jobs based in Yosemite Lakes
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 6% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
Yosemite Lakes earns a B+ for health
The nearest emergency room, Valley Children's Hospital, is 20.9 miles away in a straight line.
For adults in Yosemite Lakes, the share who get no exercise outside work is 20%. Of 32 CDC measures, Yosemite Lakes beats the California average on 13 and trails it on 6. Nearly a third of adults in Yosemite Lakes feel lonely; 76% had a checkup this year.
73%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Yosemite Lakes | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 36% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 72% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 24% | 25% |
32 measures vs. California
13 better13 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Yosemite Lakes | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.5% | 10.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 17.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 6.4% |
Valley Children's Hospital
20.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
63rd
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than California overall
In Yosemite Lakes, just over a fifth of residents are 65 or older. California has 37% of adults 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or more; here it is 35%. Yosemite Lakes’ median age is 35.9 years.
35.9median age · CA 37.9
| Yosemite Lakes | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 22% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 35.9 years | 39.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 25% | 22% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 29% | 29% |
Yosemite LakesCaliforniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma4%
High school22%
Some college27%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate17%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 82 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.6 points). Across California, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Yosemite Lakes | CA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.9% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.2% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8.9% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.9% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.3% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.5% | 15.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 21.9% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.5% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.6% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.9% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Yosemite Lakes
The Friant Government Camp weather station, 13 miles away, records that about 118 days a year reach 90°, more than in 98% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 96.8°, hotter than in 98% of U.S. towns; January nights average 37.1°.
Snow is almost unheard of. The midsummer high for Yosemite Lakes comes to 97°F.
97°summer high
| Yosemite Lakes | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 97°F | 89°F | 85°F |
| January low | 37°F | 41°F | 22°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–57°
Spring46–72°
Summer62–94°
Fall50–78°
Dec 1
typical first frost
Mar 9
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
97°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsC
0% of Yosemite Lakes is conserved land
For Yosemite Lakes, the density of trails is 0.2 miles per square mile. The biggest park or preserve is Yosemite Lakes Park Recreation Area, at 449 acres. 4.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
#643for trails in CA
0%
conserved · 0 of 13,372 acres
4.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Yosemite Lakes Park Recreation Area | — | 449 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
HousingCost of living grade D
Homes in Yosemite Lakes sell for about $375K
Homes sold in Yosemite Lakes spent a median 84 days on the market. The going rate for rent here is $1,907 a month.
$375Kmedian sale price
| Yosemite Lakes | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 64% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,907 a month | $1,895 a month | $1,185 a month |
Market temperature
84
days on market
97.8%
sale-to-list price
7
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Yosemite Lakes
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Out and about
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Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Yosemite Lakes; the nearest are
Clovis Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fresno20.7 mi$1,378 in-state tuitionCalifornia State University-FresnoUniversity or college · Public · Fresno25.9 mi$7,350 in-state tuition
About 9 of every 100 Yosemite Lakes residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California.
About Yosemite Lakes
Unincorporated community in California, United States
Yosemite Lakes Park is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1,230 feet (370 m). As a census-designated place (CDP) it is known as Yosemite Lakes. It is part of the Madera Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 5,022 at the 2020 census. The area was developed by Titan Group in the 1970s, and includes an equestrian center, clubhouse, and three man-made lakes. Additionally the community has a homeowners association which operates the Blue Heron restaurant and the Fairway Cafe which is situated next to the golf course. The community also supports a local grocery store and other small shops.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,263 ft
- Area code
- 559
Yosemite Lakes’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Yosemite Lakes.
CoarsegoldYosemite Lakes
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Lakes | #590 | D | D | — | C+ | B+ |
| Coarsegold | #606 | D | C− | — | C+ | B− |
Yosemite Lakes and Coarsegold report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Yosemite Lakes with a neighbor →
Questions about Yosemite Lakes
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Yosemite Lakes, CA a good place to live?
Yosemite Lakes grades D overall, better than 12% of U.S. towns and #590 of 841 in California. It grades B+ for health and C+ for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Yosemite Lakes, CA expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $374,000, 51% below the California typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.