Living in Kerman, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kerman · Census data 2020–2024
Kerman has 16,815 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median household income is $59,799 (40% lower than the California median), the median home value is $370,900, the median rent is $1,223/month.
Kerman at a glance
- Population
- 16,815
- Median age
- 31.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $59,799State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $370,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,223/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Kerman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Kerman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kerman the median home value is $370,900, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,223 per month, which is 29.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,752 a month in housing costs.
Kerman median household income
The median household income in Kerman is $59,799 and the income per person is $27,069. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Kerman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,481
- Owner-occupied
- 51.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.9%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.19
Kerman demographics
- Population
- 16,815
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 31.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.6%
- Households
- 5,264
- Foreign-born
- 24.9%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kerman ›
Education in Kerman
16% of adults 25 and older in Kerman have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kerman
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Kerman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman | 16,815 | $59,799 | $370,900 | $1,223 |
| Biola | 1,070 | $43,185 | $246,100 | $980 |
| San Joaquin | 3,708 | $43,011 | $266,300 | $967 |
| La Vina | 789 | $22,745 | — | — |
| Tranquillity | 639 | $59,236 | $350,000 | $1,215 |
| West Park | 1,136 | $60,625 | $251,600 | $1,227 |
| Raisin City | 170 | $52,813 | — | — |
| Parkwood | 1,758 | $61,645 | $237,500 | $1,536 |
| Old Fig Garden | 5,503 | $105,781 | $512,700 | $1,428 |
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What is the median household income in Kerman, CA?
The median household income in Kerman is $59,799, 40% 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 Kerman?
The median home value in Kerman is $370,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Kerman?
The median gross rent in Kerman is $1,223 per month, about 29.6% of household income.
Is Kerman, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Kerman?
The median age in Kerman is 31.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Kerman?
The average commute to work in Kerman is 21 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kerman?
The unemployment rate in Kerman is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kerman?
16% of adults in Kerman 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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