Taft, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,228
Population
473/sq mi density
$64,479
Median Income
$31,344 per capita
$246,400
Home Value
$206,749 Zillow
$989
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
456
Violent Crime/100K
2,750 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,479 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$246,400 home value, $989/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghost Towns Near Taft (2)
These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Taft. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
California
Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park
California