Coalinga, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,352 Population 2,582/sq mi density
$78,014 Median Income $24,001 per capita
$254,600 Home Value $297,016 Zillow
$1,021 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
492 Violent Crime/100K 434 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$78,014 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$254,600 home value, $1,021/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
492 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Coalinga, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,014
4% above
$24,001 per capita
Home Value
$254,600
10% below
Zillow: $297,016
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
12% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
492/100K
29% above
434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.8%
256% above
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Coalinga Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
104%
Home Value
90%
Rent
88%
Poverty
112%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
356%
Crime
129%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coalinga a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coalinga residents earn a median household income of $78,014 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,001. The unemployment rate stands at 12.8% (256% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coalinga is $254,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,016. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 21.8% 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 1984.

Safety & Crime

Coalinga reports 492 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 434/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in Coalinga hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 68.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coalinga has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.

Data Overview

People

Population17,352
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,582/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born20.1%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$78,014
Per Capita$24,001
Unemployment12.8%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

A+
Home Value$254,600
Rent$1,021
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$297,016
Housing Units4,483
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

F
Violent492/100K
Property434/100K

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.2 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation650 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+68.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Coalinga was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
20.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.