Living in McKittrick, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of McKittrick · Census data 2020–2024
McKittrick has 67 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $87,955 (11% lower than the California median).
McKittrick is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
McKittrick at a glance
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 47State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $87,955State: $99,122
- Homeowners
- 40%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
Is McKittrick a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the California median; unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
McKittrick median household income
The median household income in McKittrick is $87,955 and the income per person is $22,543. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in McKittrick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29
- Owner-occupied
- 40%
- Renter-occupied
- 60%
- Vacant
- 31%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.75
31% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that McKittrick has many vacation and second homes.
McKittrick demographics
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 47
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 25.4%
- Households
- 20
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of McKittrick ›
Education in McKittrick
21.3% of adults 25 and older in McKittrick have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in McKittrick
- Unemployment rate
- 25%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 48.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 11.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
McKittrick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKittrick | 67 | $87,955 | — | — |
| Derby Acres | 335 | $47,000 | $230,000 | $1,183 |
| Buttonwillow | 1,163 | $35,086 | $213,600 | $1,131 |
| Ford City | 4,162 | $47,214 | $207,800 | $1,075 |
| Valley Acres | 595 | $135,820 | $315,100 | $1,151 |
| Taft Heights | 1,291 | $54,034 | $193,800 | $1,066 |
| South Taft | 2,939 | $43,039 | $184,600 | $955 |
| Dustin Acres | 656 | $87,788 | $246,800 | $1,699 |
| Taft | 7,125 | $72,772 | $252,600 | $1,069 |
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What is the median household income in McKittrick, CA?
The median household income in McKittrick is $87,955, 11% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is McKittrick, CA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the California median; unemployment of 25%; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in McKittrick?
The median age in McKittrick is 47 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in McKittrick?
The unemployment rate in McKittrick is 25% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is McKittrick?
21.3% of adults in McKittrick 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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