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South Taft, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,534
Population
2,346/sq mi density
$41,875
Median Income
$15,263 per capita
$155,700
Home Value
$201,442 Zillow
$892
Median Rent
42.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,103 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$41,875 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$155,700 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$155,700
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
40.5%
38% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
791
Median year built: 1953
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$155,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$201,442
Median Sale Price
$152,450
Median List Price
$99,990
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:
$892/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
128 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$119
Active Inventory
6
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
42.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1953
Average age of housing stock: 73 years
Homeownership Rate
40.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $155,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $201,442 |
| Median Sale Price | $152,450 |
| Median List Price | $99,990 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $119 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $892 |
| 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 | 128 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 6 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $119 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 40.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 59.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 40.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 791 |
| Median Year Built | 1953 |
| Rent Burden | 42.1% |