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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
Parks & Recreation in Wasco (2)
Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park
State Park
568 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
César E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
Yes, we can! Widely recognized as the most important Latino leader in the United States during the twentieth century, Cesar Chavez led farm workers and supporters in the establishment of the country's first permanent agricultural union. His leadership brought sustained international attention t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Gift Shop and Souvenirs
Weather: The climate in this area is mild, with warm, dry summers and cool winters. The Tehachapi Mountains are quite warm and sunny in summer, with temperatures typically around 90° F but occasionally exceedi...