At a Glance
Median Income
$57,556
$24,817 per capita
Home Value
$331,500
Zillow: $410,288
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
151/100K
2,023/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
60.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
23.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Kerman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kerman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kerman a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kerman residents earn a median household income of $57,556 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,817. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kerman is $331,500 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,288. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 31.1% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Kerman reports 151 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,023/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Kerman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
60.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kerman has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population16,492
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density4,923/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,556
Per Capita$24,817
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty23.8%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B
Home Value$331,500
Rent$1,181
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$410,288
Housing Units4,551
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent151/100K
Property2,023/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault105/100K
Burglary381/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking15.5%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation220 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+60.3%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Kerman was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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