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La Cresta, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
La Cresta, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is La Cresta a Good Place to Live?
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 4.7% (31% 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.
Safety & Crime
La Cresta reports 457 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,972/100K.
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.