Living in Hanford, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hanford · Census data 2020–2024
Hanford has 59,754 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $76,461 (23% lower than the California median), the median home value is $349,400, the median rent is $1,309/month.
Hanford at a glance
- Population
- 59,754
- Median age
- 32.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $76,461State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $349,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,309/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Hanford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Hanford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hanford the median home value is $349,400, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,309 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,010 a month in housing costs.
Hanford median household income
The median household income in Hanford is $76,461 and the income per person is $33,147. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Hanford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 20,433
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 4.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.01
Hanford demographics
- Population
- 59,754
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 19,518
- Foreign-born
- 14.8%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hanford ›
Education in Hanford
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Hanford have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hanford
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Hanford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanford | 59,754 | $76,461 | $349,400 | $1,309 |
| Home Garden | 1,806 | $56,384 | $164,500 | $1,166 |
| Armona | 3,890 | $64,276 | $284,100 | $1,278 |
| Grangeville | 618 | $165,246 | $382,100 | — |
| Laton | 1,453 | $77,647 | $249,400 | $1,091 |
| Lemoore | 27,102 | $83,724 | $328,300 | $1,555 |
| Traver | 382 | $42,917 | $192,400 | $889 |
| Goshen | 5,136 | $73,125 | $289,300 | $1,231 |
| Stratford | 973 | $62,639 | $289,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hanford, CA?
The median household income in Hanford is $76,461, 23% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hanford?
The median home value in Hanford is $349,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Hanford?
The median gross rent in Hanford is $1,309 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Hanford, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the California median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Hanford?
The median age in Hanford is 32.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Hanford?
The average commute to work in Hanford is 23 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hanford?
The unemployment rate in Hanford is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hanford?
18.1% of adults in Hanford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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