At a Glance
Median Income
$78,014
$24,001 per capita
Home Value
$254,600
Zillow: $290,709
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
1,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
68.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
13.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coalinga a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 5.4% (50% 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 $290,709. 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 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,327/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population17,352
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,582/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,014
Per Capita$24,001
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty13.9%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$254,600
Rent$1,021
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$290,709
Housing Units4,483
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property1,327/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault214/100K
Burglary232/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.