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Living in
Diamond Springs.
Diamond Springs is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs is a community of 12,642 people in California. The median household income is $77,219, median rent runs about $1,682 per month, and median home values are around $423,000. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.
Diamond Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
90.5%
of households
Population Growth
+7.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Diamond Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Diamond Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (37.0%), and 4.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.7%
of residents
65 and Older
28.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.3%
of households
Married Couples
48.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.30
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 17% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Diamond Springs
In Diamond Springs, rent runs 17% below the CA average, and home values are 42% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
40.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,515
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $435,432 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Diamond Springs
Unemployment in El Dorado County, which includes Diamond Springs, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Diamond Springs: El Dorado County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
El Dorado County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Diamond Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.1 min avg
How Diamond Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Diamond Springs, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 42 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 112 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 47% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, which covers Diamond Springs, runs 47% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
173.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
476.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 70 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
El Dorado County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In El Dorado County, which includes Diamond Springs, the most common type is heavy snow, with 70 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 70 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 106 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 94 | Heavy Snow | $23,000 |
| 2022 | 82 | High Wind | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 81 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 61 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 58 | Heavy Snow | $220,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
157 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
El Dorado County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in El Dorado County, which includes Diamond Springs, is typically good — 320 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
320
per year
Moderate Days
44
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
El Dorado County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Diamond Springs has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
34.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.3"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
30
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.01" |
| Feb | 59°F | 40°F | 6.50" |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 6.12" |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 2.84" |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 1.65" |
| Jun | 86°F | 58°F | 0.41" |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.07" |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.24" |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.42" |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.05" |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Diamond Springs
Uninsured
1.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Diamond Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Marshall Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Placerville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs's student/teacher ratio is 20.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Diamond Springs (within 15 miles)
SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary
13.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 198 students · in-state tuition $5,660 · 54% graduate · median earnings $41,407 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 79 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Diamond Springs
Diamond Springs has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (79 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
79 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
87 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
90 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
100 mi awayCities Near Diamond Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Diamond Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Diamond Springs FAQ
Is Diamond Springs, California affordable?⌄
Diamond Springs's median rent is $1,682/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $77,219/year. Median home value is $423,400.
Is Diamond Springs, California safe?⌄
Diamond Springs is policed by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 174 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 477 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Diamond Springs, California?⌄
El Dorado County, which includes Diamond Springs, has an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Diamond Springs, California?⌄
The cost of living in Diamond Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,682/month and median household income is $77,219/year. The median home value is $423,400. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Diamond Springs, California?⌄
The average commute in Diamond Springs is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from