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Taft Heights, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,588
Population
5,293/sq mi density
$62,125
Median Income
$28,932 per capita
$187,700
Home Value
$201,442 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
517
Violent Crime/100K
3,103 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$62,125 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,700 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
517 violent crimes/100K (36% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$187,700
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
713
Median year built: 1944
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$187,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$201,442
Median Sale Price
$191,000
Median List Price
$469,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.9%
Owner-Occupied
48.1%
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:
$1,135/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
26 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$221
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1944
Average age of housing stock: 82 years
Homeownership Rate
51.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $187,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $201,442 |
| Median Sale Price | $191,000 |
| Median List Price | $469,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $221 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,135 |
| 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 | 26 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $221 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 713 |
| Median Year Built | 1944 |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |