Kennedy, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Joaquin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,697 Population 2,229/sq mi density
$58,859 Median Income $21,098 per capita
$318,000 Home Value $359,848 Zillow
$1,691 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$58,859 median income, 9.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$318,000 home value, $1,691/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kennedy, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,859
22% below
$21,098 per capita
Home Value
$318,000
13% above
Zillow: $359,848
Median Rent
$1,691/mo
45% above
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
55.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
21.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Kennedy Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
113%
Rent
145%
Poverty
169%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kennedy a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kennedy residents earn a median household income of $58,859 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,098. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,110 business establishments, including 1,335 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kennedy is $318,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,848. Median rent is $1,691/month, with 34.1% 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 1972.

Education

4.0% of adults in Kennedy hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 55.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kennedy has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population2,697
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density2,229/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born36.7%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$58,859
Per Capita$21,098
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty21.0%
County GDP$46,521M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

B+
Home Value$318,000
Rent$1,691
Ownership44.5%
Zillow$359,848
Housing Units802
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking18.4%
Premature Death8,730/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation24 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+55.0%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute47 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Kennedy was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
36.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 1,335 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.