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Poplar-Cotton Center, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,038
Population
856/sq mi density
$51,893
Median Income
$17,452 per capita
$209,100
Home Value
$323,742 Zillow
$977
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
2,174 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,893 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$209,100 home value, $977/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$209,100
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$977/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
48.3%
26% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
637
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$209,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$323,742
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
48.3%
Owner-Occupied
51.7%
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:
$977/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
48.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $209,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,742 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $977 |
| 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 | 48.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 48.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 637 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 25.5% |