Arvin, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
19,478 Population 4,041/sq mi density
$49,984 Median Income $15,302 per capita
$247,800 Home Value $301,159 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 34.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$49,984 median income, 11.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$247,800 home value, $1,089/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Arvin, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,984
33% below
$15,302 per capita
Home Value
$247,800
12% below
Zillow: $301,159
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
6% below
34.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
45.3% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Arvin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Arvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
88%
Rent
94%
Poverty
218%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Arvin a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Arvin residents earn a median household income of $49,984 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,302. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Arvin is $247,800 , 12% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,159. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 34.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

4.3% of adults in Arvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 45.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Arvin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population19,478
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density4,041/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born31.1%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,984
Per Capita$15,302
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

B+
Home Value$247,800
Rent$1,089
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$301,159
Housing Units4,743
Rent Burden34.9%

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes18.9%
Smoking18.3%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.2 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation415 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+45.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Arvin was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
31.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.