Benton Park, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
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
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$62,475 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $1,190/mo rent
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
Redfin Median Sale
$241,000
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
64%
36%
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 Sale Price
$241,000
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
Redfin Median Sale$241,000
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 Market48
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops35.3%
Homes Sold2
Active Inventory17
Price Per Sq Ft$220

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied64.2%
Renter-Occupied35.8%
Homeownership Rate64.2%
Total Housing Units1,744
Median Year Built1958
Rent Burden26.2%