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Taft Heights, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
Taft Heights, CA
At a Glance
How Taft Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taft Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Taft Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Taft Heights residents earn a median household income of $62,125 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,932. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% 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 Taft Heights is $187,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,442. Median rent is $1,135/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 1944.
Safety & Crime
Taft Heights reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,103/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Taft Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taft Heights has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.