La Cresta, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,558 Population 8,150/sq mi density
$49,836 Median Income $26,260 per capita
$236,800 Home Value $281,396 Zillow
$1,097 Median Rent 36.9% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,836 median income, 7.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$236,800 home value, $1,097/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

La Cresta, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,836
34% below
$26,260 per capita
Home Value
$236,800
16% below
Zillow: $281,396
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
6% below
36.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
69.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How La Cresta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
84%
Rent
94%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Cresta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Cresta residents earn a median household income of $49,836 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,260. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% 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 La Cresta is $236,800 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,396. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 36.9% 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 1955.

Education

17.1% of adults in La Cresta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 69.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Cresta has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population8,558
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density8,150/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.6%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,836
Per Capita$26,260
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

B+
Home Value$236,800
Rent$1,097
Ownership49.6%
Zillow$281,396
Housing Units2,909
Rent Burden36.9%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation523 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+69.3%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations129
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in La Cresta was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
18.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.