California
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
California, Pennsylvania is a small, welcoming town set along the Monongahela River and home to California University of Pennsylvania. Its laid-back vibe, historic charm, and scenic river views make it an inviting spot for students, families, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
4,498
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.07°, -79.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,725
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
-1.2°C
Record High
38.2°C
Record Low
-22.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1042 mm
Internet Speed
356 Mbps
Upload
29 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
589.0
Airport
WAY
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.