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Golden Hills, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
Golden Hills, CA
At a Glance
How Golden Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Golden Hills a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Golden Hills residents earn a median household income of $94,654 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,710. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Golden Hills is $376,300 , 33% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,897. Median rent is $1,248/month, with 23.3% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Golden Hills reports 392 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,377/100K.
Education
27.5% of adults in Golden Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Hills has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.