At a Glance
Median Income
$55,909
$13,768 per capita
Home Value
$220,500
Zillow: $269,140
Median Rent
$1,012/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
518/100K
1,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
59.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
19.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corcoran a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 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 11.4% (217% above 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 $269,140. 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 518 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,040/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population22,626
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density3,033/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born23.5%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$55,909
Per Capita$13,768
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A
Home Value$220,500
Rent$1,012
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$269,140
Housing Units4,664
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent518/100K
Property1,040/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
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.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
23.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.