California City, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
14,821 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,271 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
47 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$451 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$814 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
6
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
6
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kern County
7
Bakersfield-Delano Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 44
Feb 2 0 47
Mar 1 0 52
Apr 0 0 57
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 73
Jul 0 0 79
Aug 0 0 78
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 0 0 62
Nov 1 0 51
Dec 1 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 23, CA State Senate District 12, CA Assembly District 34, CA
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Schools

California City Middle
5 miles, W • 1 star
Western Education Center
6 miles, W • 1 star
Hacienda Elementary
6 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Cerro Coso Community College
31 miles, NE • 1 star
Lancaster Beauty School
35 miles, SW • 1 star
University of Antelope Valley
35 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Career Care Institute
36 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Antelope Valley Hospital
36 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
42 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Meadows Field
70 miles, NW • 1 star
Bob Hope Airport
71 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Ontario International Airport
77 miles, S • 2.3 star
Los Angeles International Airport
89 miles, SW • 4.6 star
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