Onyx, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
574 Population 50/sq mi density
$27,462 Median Income $18,088 per capita
$174,300 Home Value $239,967 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,462 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$174,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Onyx, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,462
63% below
$18,088 per capita
Home Value
$174,300
38% below
Zillow: $239,967
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
44% below
89.7% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Onyx Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Onyx's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
37%
Home Value
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Onyx a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Onyx residents earn a median household income of $27,462 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,088. 0.0% 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 Onyx is $174,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,967. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

19.0% of adults in Onyx hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Onyx has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population574
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female34% / 66%
Foreign Born9.8%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$27,462
Per Capita$18,088
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

B
Home Value$174,300
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$239,967
Housing Units408
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain9.3 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation3,685 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Onyx was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (102 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
44.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.