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Oildale, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
34,971
Population
4,421/sq mi density
$49,622
Median Income
$23,955 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$281,396 Zillow
$1,220
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
457
Violent Crime/100K
3,972 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$49,622 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,220/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
457 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$225,000
20% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,220/mo
5% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.5%
38% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
13,886
Median year built: 1968
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$225,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$281,396
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median List Price
$307,499
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
40.5%
Owner-Occupied
59.5%
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:
$1,220/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,266/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
60 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
22
Price Drops
29.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$235
Active Inventory
84
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
40.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $225,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,396 |
| Median Sale Price | $320,000 |
| Median List Price | $307,499 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $235 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,220 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,266 |
| 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
| Days on Market | 60 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 29.8% |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Active Inventory | 84 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $235 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 13,886 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 35.6% |