Boron, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,627 Population 192/sq mi density
$61,607 Median Income $27,933 per capita
$131,100 Home Value $166,274 Zillow
$981 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$61,607 median income, 18.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,100 home value, $981/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Boron, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,607
18% below
$27,933 per capita
Home Value
$131,100
53% below
Zillow: $166,274
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
408% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Boron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
47%
Rent
84%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
508%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boron residents earn a median household income of $61,607 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,933. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% 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 Boron is $131,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,274. Median rent is $981/month, with 30.6% 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 1958.

Education

23.5% of adults in Boron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boron has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population2,627
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density192/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born7.9%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$61,607
Per Capita$27,933
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,100
Rent$981
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$166,274
Housing Units1,158
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,568 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Boron was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.