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Corcoran, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
22,626 Population 3,033/sq mi density
$55,909 Median Income $13,768 per capita
$220,500 Home Value $262,876 Zillow
$1,012 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
553 Violent Crime/100K 1,274 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$55,909 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $1,012/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
553 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Corcoran, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,909
26% below
$13,768 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
22% below
Zillow: $262,876
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
13% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
553/100K
45% above
1,274/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
91% below
59.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Corcoran Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
78%
Rent
87%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
145%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Corcoran a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Corcoran residents earn a median household income of $55,909 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,768. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% 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 Corcoran is $220,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,876. Median rent is $1,012/month, with 32.7% 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 1983.

Safety & Crime

Corcoran reports 553 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,274/100K. The murder rate is 4.7/100K.

Education

3.2% of adults in Corcoran hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 59.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Corcoran has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population22,626
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density3,033/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,909
Per Capita$13,768
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

A
Home Value$220,500
Rent$1,012
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$262,876
Housing Units4,664
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent553/100K
Property1,274/100K
Murder4.7/100K
Assault454/100K
Burglary304/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation185 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+59.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Corcoran was founded in 1905.
The median home in Corcoran was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% 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.