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Lee Vining, CA
Census-designated place in Mono County, California.
Population
628
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
121
ZIP codes
0
Lee Vining and its ZIP codes
Lee Vining at a glance
- Lee Vining is 52% less dense than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $134,120, 35% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $435,200 (41% below California).
Local data for Lee Vining, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lee Vining, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$134,120
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$435,200
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
72.1%
Median age
15.5
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (335), Irish Americans (296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mono County. PPP loans are for Lee Vining.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,692
8,196 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,036
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$68M
FY 2026, $5,155 per person
How people get to work
Lee Vining, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone0.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked53.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home46.2%
Environment and hazard risk
Lee Vining, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
106
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lee Vining, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Lee Vining
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mono CityCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 7.8 |
| Virginia LakesCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| June LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.3 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| BridgeportCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 21.7 |
| Mammoth LakesTown | 24 mi | 24.9 |
| Yosemite ValleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lee Vining, CA in?
- Lee Vining is in Mono County, California.
- What is the population of Lee Vining, CA?
- About 628 people live in Lee Vining, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lee Vining?
- Nearby places include Mono City (5 mi), Virginia Lakes (9.5 mi), June Lake (12 mi), Twin Lakes (19 mi), Bridgeport (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023