Wasco, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
26,222 Population
$55,521 Median Income
$251,900 Home Value
$991 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
30.4 yrs Median Age
7.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.2
Economy
4.1
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population26,222
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density2,793/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 26.7%

Economy

3.2/5
Median Income$55,521
Per Capita Income$17,760
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate19.4%
County GDP$63,070M

Housing

4.1/5
Home Value (Census)$251,900
Zillow Value$312,972
Median Rent$991
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes16.5%
Depression20.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul49° / 84°
Rain7 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+62.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)28

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Work From Home1.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Wasco Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,521
Home Value$251,900
Median Rent$991
Poverty Rate19.4%
Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
Unemployment3.5%
Avg Temperature66.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population26,222
Population Density2,793 per sq mi
Median Age30.4 years
Male58.4%
Female41.6%
Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

Race & Ethnicity

White 26.7% Black 4.3% Hispanic 1.9% Other 67.1%
White26.7%
Black or African American4.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races67.1%

Language

English Only29.4%
Spanish Speakers70.6%
English 29.4% Spanish 70.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.3%
Health Insurance91.2%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,521
Per Capita Income$17,760
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,155
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate19.4%
Total Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,569
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Retail Stores2,004
Manufacturing417
Total Establishments27,950

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,569 Healthcare 1,838 Retail 2,004 Manufacturing 417

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,998
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,285

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time22.4 min
Work From Home1.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

11% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$251,900
Zillow Home Value Index$312,972

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$325,000
Price Per Sq Ft$252
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops17.4%
Active Inventory23

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied59.1%

Rental Costs

15% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$991

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,285
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.10%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes16.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma9.7%
COPD6.6%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity39.0%
Depression20.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)18.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.2%
Regular Checkup69.0%
Premature Death Rate10,697 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access85.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,838
Restaurants (County)1,569

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Temperature

49°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average66.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation7.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation307 ft (94 m)
Land Area9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²)
Population Density2,793 per sq mi
Latitude35.5938°
Longitude-119.3671°
County FIPS06029

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Republican +21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.4%
High School+62.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,793 per sq mi
Land Area9.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)28

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

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