Living in Inyokern, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Inyokern · Census data 2020–2024
Inyokern has 912 residents with a median age of 55.2. The median home value is $292,900, the median rent is $800/month.
Inyokern is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Inyokern at a glance
- Population
- 912
- Median age
- 55.2State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $292,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Inyokern a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 24.7%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Inyokern
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Inyokern the median home value is $292,900, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Inyokern: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 481
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.22
Inyokern demographics
- Population
- 912
- Median age
- 55.2
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 410
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Inyokern ›
Education in Inyokern
13% of adults 25 and older in Inyokern have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Inyokern
- Unemployment rate
- 24.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 95.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.6%
Inyokern vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inyokern | 912 | — | $292,900 | $800 |
| China Lake Acres | 2,594 | $68,594 | $160,300 | $1,283 |
| Ridgecrest Heights | 370 | $77,130 | $164,300 | — |
| Ridgecrest | 28,225 | $89,250 | $253,900 | $1,186 |
| Onyx | 245 | $24,297 | — | — |
| Searles Valley | 1,713 | $62,500 | $80,800 | $819 |
| Weldon | 2,493 | $35,221 | $178,800 | $1,120 |
| Mountain Mesa | 600 | $64,531 | $228,200 | $851 |
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What is the average home price in Inyokern?
The median home value in Inyokern is $292,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Inyokern?
The median gross rent in Inyokern is $800 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Inyokern, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 24.7%; a poverty rate of 22.5%.
What is the median age in Inyokern?
The median age in Inyokern is 55.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Inyokern?
The average commute to work in Inyokern is 20 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Inyokern?
The unemployment rate in Inyokern is 24.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Inyokern?
13% of adults in Inyokern 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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