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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$174,300
38% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
408
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$174,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$239,967
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.1%
Owner-Occupied
18.9%
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
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $174,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,967 |
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 | 81.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 408 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |