Living in Kettleman City, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kettleman City · Census data 2020–2024
Kettleman City has 1,002 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $47,743 (52% lower than the California median), the median home value is $141,300, the median rent is $1,055/month.
Kettleman City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kettleman City at a glance
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 44.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $47,743State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $141,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,055/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 15.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Kettleman City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Kettleman City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kettleman City the median home value is $141,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,055 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Kettleman City median household income
The median household income in Kettleman City is $47,743 and the income per person is $20,283. 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Kettleman City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 430
- Owner-occupied
- 15.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 84.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.33
Kettleman City demographics
- Population
- 1,002
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 16.5%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 430
- Foreign-born
- 46.6%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kettleman City ›
Education in Kettleman City
0% of adults 25 and older in Kettleman City have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kettleman City
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 60%
Kettleman City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettleman City | 1,002 | $47,743 | $141,300 | $1,055 |
| Avenal | 13,608 | $54,741 | $228,900 | $1,015 |
| Stratford | 973 | $62,639 | $289,200 | — |
| Huron | 6,519 | $52,500 | $251,700 | $1,054 |
| Lemoore Station | 6,175 | $69,243 | — | $1,881 |
| Lemoore | 27,102 | $83,724 | $328,300 | $1,555 |
| Corcoran | 22,491 | $59,905 | $236,100 | $1,160 |
| Coalinga | 17,203 | $75,451 | $262,400 | $1,093 |
| Armona | 3,890 | $64,276 | $284,100 | $1,278 |
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What is the median household income in Kettleman City, CA?
The median household income in Kettleman City is $47,743, 52% 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 Kettleman City?
The median home value in Kettleman City is $141,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Kettleman City?
The median gross rent in Kettleman City is $1,055 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Kettleman City, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 31.1%.
What is the median age in Kettleman City?
The median age in Kettleman City is 44.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Kettleman City?
The average commute to work in Kettleman City is 23 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kettleman City?
The unemployment rate in Kettleman City is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kettleman City?
0% of adults in Kettleman City 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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