Aromas: Economy & Jobs
Median household income in Aromas is $148,438 (1.3× higher than San Benito County median $114,394; 1.5× higher than California median $99,122), with homes at a median value of $863,500. The surrounding county supports 200,244 jobs (avg $61,375).
- $86,133 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income (vs California $97,528).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $148,438 — above the California median ($96,021). Poverty rate 3.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 4% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 5.8× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 17.4% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 4.0% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.4% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $199,960 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $17,223,086 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $86,133 (vs California $97,528) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $210,431 |
| Median Household Income | $148,438 (vs California $96,021) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | blue_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $148,438 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.3% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 21% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 26.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 20.8% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 200,244 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $12,289,973,581 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $61,375 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 17,945,910 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% (vs California 4.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 215 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,140,646 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 5,305.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Berry Totals, Horticulture Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 9,087 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 116,582 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 6,638,224 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 116 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 43 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 51 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 92 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 27 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 43 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 13 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 390 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 305 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 28 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 115 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Old Firehouse Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | THE GREATER MONTEREY PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $3,198,103,936 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 7,284.39 (vs California $6,975) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 439,035 people (vs California 109,857) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 73.1% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Pct Walked | 20.8% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 41.5 years (vs California 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 29.7% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | good |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12