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Mexican Colony, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
Mexican Colony, CA
At a Glance
How Mexican Colony Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mexican Colony's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mexican Colony a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mexican Colony residents earn a median household income of $53,715 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,189. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% 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 Mexican Colony is $90,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,254. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 42.5% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Mexican Colony reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,681/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in Mexican Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 71.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mexican Colony has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.