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La Cresta, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
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
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
457
Violent Crime/100K
3,972 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,836 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$236,800 home value, $1,097/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$236,800
16% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.6%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,909
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$236,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$281,396
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median List Price
$307,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.6%
Owner-Occupied
50.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,097/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
45 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
20.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
49.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $236,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,396 |
| Median Sale Price | $325,000 |
| Median List Price | $307,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $239 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,097 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 45 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $239 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,909 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 36.9% |