China Lake Acres, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,523 Population 484/sq mi density
$67,438 Median Income $45,774 per capita
$168,100 Home Value $265,287 Zillow
$1,299 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$67,438 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,100 home value, $1,299/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

China Lake Acres, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,438
10% below
$45,774 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
40% below
Zillow: $265,287
Median Rent
$1,299/mo
12% above
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
0% below
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How China Lake Acres Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
60%
Rent
112%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is China Lake Acres a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

China Lake Acres residents earn a median household income of $67,438 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,774. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% 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 China Lake Acres is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,287. Median rent is $1,299/month, with 23.7% 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 1979.

Education

13.9% of adults in China Lake Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

China Lake Acres has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population2,523
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density484/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans15.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,438
Per Capita$45,774
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,100
Rent$1,299
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$265,287
Housing Units1,003
Rent Burden23.7%

Health

Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain4.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation2,434 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in China Lake Acres was built in 1979.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (105 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% 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.