Stebbins, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,017 Population 1,017/sq mi density
$108,056 Median Income $26,159 per capita
$242,400 Home Value $226,849 Zillow
$1,964 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$108,056 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, $1,964/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Stebbins, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,056
44% above
$26,159 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
14% below
Zillow: $226,849
Median Rent
$1,964/mo
69% above
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
68.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Stebbins Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
144%
Home Value
86%
Rent
169%
Poverty
24%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
167%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stebbins a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stebbins residents earn a median household income of $108,056 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,159. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% 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 Stebbins is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,849. Median rent is $1,964/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.

Education

10.5% of adults in Stebbins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 68.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stebbins has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population1,017
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density1,017/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,056
Per Capita$26,159
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,400
Rent$1,964
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$226,849
Housing Units277
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation306 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+68.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Stebbins was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is San Luis Obispo County Regional (74 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% 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.