Golden Hills, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
10,445 Population 957/sq mi density
$94,654 Median Income $43,710 per capita
$376,300 Home Value $417,897 Zillow
$1,248 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$94,654 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$376,300 home value, $1,248/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden Hills, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,654
26% above
$43,710 per capita
Home Value
$376,300
33% above
Zillow: $417,897
Median Rent
$1,248/mo
7% above
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
126%
Home Value
133%
Rent
107%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden Hills a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.2% (100% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population10,445
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density957/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$94,654
Per Capita$43,710
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A
Home Value$376,300
Rent$1,248
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$417,897
Housing Units4,062
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation3,940 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden Hills was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% 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.