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Mettler, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
137
Population
596/sq mi density
$87,875
Median Income
$21,631 per capita
$228,100
Home Value
$293,037 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
862
Violent Crime/100K
2,351 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$87,875 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
862 violent crimes/100K (127% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$228,100
19% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
26% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
52
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$228,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$293,037
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
82.1%
Owner-Occupied
17.9%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $228,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $293,037 |
Rent
| 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 | 82.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 52 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |