Jamestown, CA

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Population
3,265
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,409 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$374,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$944/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,276
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Tuolumne County, Jamestown offers a quiet, small-town setting steeped in Gold Country history. Main Street has an authentic Old West feel, lined with historic storefronts, local eateries, and wooden boardwalks. The community is famous for Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, where working steam trains still run through the hills and bring history to life. Sitting right along Highway 108, the town gives residents a peaceful home base with quick access to the rest of the region.

Day-to-day life here is relaxed and scenic, surrounded by rolling hills and oak trees. Jamestown has its own elementary school for local kids, while the larger neighboring town of Sonora is only a few minutes away for major grocery runs, medical care, and high schools. It is also an ideal spot for outdoor lovers, with quick routes out to the Stanislaus National Forest, nearby lakes, and the High Sierra. If you want Gold Rush charm without sacrificing convenience, Jamestown makes a great spot to call home.

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