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Ford City, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
4,310
Population
2,799/sq mi density
$45,976
Median Income
$19,149 per capita
$197,500
Home Value
$201,442 Zillow
$993
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,103 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$45,976 median income, 12.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$197,500 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$197,500
30% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$993/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.8%
42% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,438
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$197,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$201,442
Median Sale Price
$199,000
Median List Price
$240,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.8%
Owner-Occupied
62.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$993/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
138 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$227
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
37.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $197,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $201,442 |
| Median Sale Price | $199,000 |
| Median List Price | $240,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $227 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $993 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 138 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $227 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 37.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,438 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 30.4% |