Living in La Cresta, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Cresta · Census data 2020–2024
La Cresta has 8,389 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $49,605 (50% lower than the California median), the median home value is $262,000, the median rent is $1,177/month.
La Cresta at a glance
- Population
- 8,389
- Median age
- 29.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $49,605State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $262,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,177/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 43%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is La Cresta a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in La Cresta
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Cresta the median home value is $262,000, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,177 per month, which is 39% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,872 a month in housing costs.
La Cresta median household income
The median household income in La Cresta is $49,605 and the income per person is $24,424. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in La Cresta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,863
- Owner-occupied
- 43%
- Renter-occupied
- 57%
- Vacant
- 5.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 3.00
La Cresta demographics
- Population
- 8,389
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 2,714
- Foreign-born
- 20%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Cresta ›
Education in La Cresta
16.3% of adults 25 and older in La Cresta have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Cresta
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
La Cresta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cresta | 8,389 | $49,605 | $262,000 | $1,177 |
| East Bakersfield | 11,062 | $38,644 | $208,700 | $1,090 |
| Hillcrest | 10,511 | $46,285 | $272,700 | $1,259 |
| Potomac Park | 10,138 | $51,166 | $219,600 | $1,218 |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 1,707 | $102,266 | $396,800 | — |
| Oildale | 34,687 | $51,298 | $238,800 | $1,281 |
| Goodmanville | 169 | $154,034 | — | — |
| Cottonwood | 3,107 | $44,247 | $321,600 | $1,029 |
| Casa Loma | 1,587 | $43,403 | $256,100 | $749 |
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What is the median household income in La Cresta, CA?
The median household income in La Cresta is $49,605, 50% 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 La Cresta?
The median home value in La Cresta is $262,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in La Cresta?
The median gross rent in La Cresta is $1,177 per month, about 39% of household income.
Is La Cresta, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in La Cresta?
The median age in La Cresta is 29.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in La Cresta?
The average commute to work in La Cresta is 23 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Cresta?
The unemployment rate in La Cresta is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Cresta?
16.3% of adults in La Cresta 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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