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Benton Park, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,682
Population
7,576/sq mi density
$62,475
Median Income
$20,605 per capita
$230,600
Home Value
$391,443 Zillow
$1,190
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
457
Violent Crime/100K
3,972 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$62,475 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $1,190/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$230,600
18% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,190/mo
2% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
2% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,744
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$230,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$391,443
Median Sale Price
$241,000
Median List Price
$299,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.2%
Owner-Occupied
35.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,190/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
35.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$220
Active Inventory
17
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
64.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $230,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $391,443 |
| Median Sale Price | $241,000 |
| Median List Price | $299,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $220 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,190 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 35.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 17 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $220 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,744 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 26.2% |