Dustin Acres, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
628 Population 171/sq mi density
$52,708 Median Income $28,439 per capita
$218,500 Home Value $201,442 Zillow
$1,565 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,708 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $1,565/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Dustin Acres, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,708
30% below
$28,439 per capita
Home Value
$218,500
22% below
Zillow: $201,442
Median Rent
$1,565/mo
35% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Dustin Acres Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
78%
Rent
135%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dustin Acres a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dustin Acres residents earn a median household income of $52,708 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,439. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Dustin Acres is $218,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,442. Median rent is $1,565/month, with 51.0% 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.

Education

5.9% of adults in Dustin Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dustin Acres has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population628
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born8.9%
Veterans16.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,708
Per Capita$28,439
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A
Home Value$218,500
Rent$1,565
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$201,442
Housing Units225
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation333 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Dustin Acres was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.6% 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.