California City, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.3 /5.0

C Fair

14,821 Population 73/sq mi density

$55,271 Median Income $23,266 per capita

$239,600 Home Value $272,890 Zillow

$1,016 Median Rent 39.4% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

580 Violent Crime/100K 1,962 property/100K

Overall

2.3 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$55,271 median income, 9.2% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$239,600 home value, $1,016/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

580 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in California City (4)

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

State Park

568 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

César E. Chávez National Monument

National Monument

Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention t...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs

Weather: The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceedi...

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Red Rock Canyon State Park

State Park

296 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Saddleback Butte State Park

State Park

258 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0