Wofford Heights, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,209 Population 345/sq mi density
$40,168 Median Income $36,040 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $226,465 Zillow
$921 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,168 median income, 13.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $921/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wofford Heights, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,168
47% below
$36,040 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
30% below
Zillow: $226,465
Median Rent
$921/mo
21% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
286% above
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Wofford Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wofford Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
70%
Rent
79%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
386%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wofford Heights a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wofford Heights residents earn a median household income of $40,168 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,040. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% 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 Wofford Heights is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,465. Median rent is $921/month, with 51.0% 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 1977.

Education

13.3% of adults in Wofford Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wofford Heights has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population2,209
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density345/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born9.2%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,168
Per Capita$36,040
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

B+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$921
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$226,465
Housing Units1,792
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation3,177 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Wofford Heights was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (101 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.