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California City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
California City, CA
At a Glance
How California City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows California City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is California City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
California City residents earn a median household income of $55,271 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,266. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.6% 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 California City is $239,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,890. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 39.4% 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.
Safety & Crime
California City reports 580 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,962/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in California City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
California City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.