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Hanford, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
Hanford, CA
At a Glance
How Hanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Hanford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Hanford residents earn a median household income of $73,544 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,281. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% 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 Hanford is $323,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,952. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 29.7% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Hanford reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,170/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Hanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanford has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.