All Countries
Tehachapi, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,366
Population
1,204/sq mi density
$67,785
Median Income
$23,388 per capita
$344,700
Home Value
$417,897 Zillow
$1,278
Median Rent
30.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
491
Violent Crime/100K
2,678 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,785 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$344,700 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$344,700
22% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,278/mo
10% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,994
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$344,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$417,897
Median Sale Price
$409,000
Median List Price
$364,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
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:
$1,278/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,079/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
44 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
16.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$240
Active Inventory
30
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $344,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,897 |
| Median Sale Price | $409,000 |
| Median List Price | $364,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $240 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,278 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,079 |
| 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 | 44 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 30 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $240 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,994 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |