At a Glance
Median Income
$67,785
$23,388 per capita
Home Value
$344,700
Zillow: $424,296
Median Rent
$1,278/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
574/100K
2,560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
78.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Tehachapi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tehachapi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tehachapi a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tehachapi residents earn a median household income of $67,785 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,388. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 Tehachapi is $344,700 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,296. Median rent is $1,278/month, with 30.2% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Tehachapi reports 574 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,560/100K.
Education
14.5% of adults in Tehachapi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
78.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tehachapi has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population12,366
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,204/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,785
Per Capita$23,388
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$344,700
Rent$1,278
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$424,296
Housing Units3,994
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent574/100K
Property2,560/100K
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking14.8%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain12.7 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation3,954 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+78.7%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries28
Did You Know?
Tehachapi was founded in 1876.
The median home in Tehachapi was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.