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Wasco, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,222
Population
2,793/sq mi density
$55,521
Median Income
$17,760 per capita
$251,900
Home Value
$312,972 Zillow
$991
Median Rent
35.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
526
Violent Crime/100K
1,863 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,521 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$251,900 home value, $991/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
526 violent crimes/100K (39% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$251,900
11% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$991/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
10% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,584
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$251,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$312,972
Median Sale Price
$350,000
Median List Price
$325,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.1%
Owner-Occupied
40.9%
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:
$991/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
9 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
5
Price Drops
17.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Active Inventory
23
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $251,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,972 |
| Median Sale Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $252 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $991 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.4% |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Active Inventory | 23 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $252 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,584 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 35.0% |