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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
Parks & Recreation in La Cresta (2)
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
State Park
568 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceedi...