Lost Hills, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,861
Population
335/sq mi density
$42,333
Median Income
$13,361 per capita
$169,900
Home Value
$258,112 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,333 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$169,900 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$169,900
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
35.1%
46% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
497
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$169,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$258,112
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
35.1%
Owner-Occupied
64.9%
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:
$839/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
21% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
35.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $169,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,112 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 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
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 35.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 497 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 24.5% |