Living in South Taft, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Taft · Census data 2020–2024
South Taft has 2,939 residents with a median age of 26.1. The median household income is $43,039 (57% lower than the California median), the median home value is $184,600, the median rent is $955/month.
South Taft at a glance
- Population
- 2,939
- Median age
- 26.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $43,039State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $184,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $955/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 39.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is South Taft a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 35%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in South Taft
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Taft the median home value is $184,600, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, which is 46.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
South Taft median household income
The median household income in South Taft is $43,039 and the income per person is $13,982. 35% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in South Taft: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 832
- Owner-occupied
- 39.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.2%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 3.76
South Taft demographics
- Population
- 2,939
- Median age
- 26.1
- Under 18
- 30.6%
- 65 and older
- 4.1%
- Households
- 782
- Foreign-born
- 30%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Taft ›
Education in South Taft
7.7% of adults 25 and older in South Taft have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Taft
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
South Taft vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Taft | 2,939 | $43,039 | $184,600 | $955 |
| Taft Heights | 1,291 | $54,034 | $193,800 | $1,066 |
| Taft | 7,125 | $72,772 | $252,600 | $1,069 |
| Ford City | 4,162 | $47,214 | $207,800 | $1,075 |
| Valley Acres | 595 | $135,820 | $315,100 | $1,151 |
| Maricopa | 984 | $39,120 | $155,500 | $1,203 |
| Dustin Acres | 656 | $87,788 | $246,800 | $1,699 |
| Derby Acres | 335 | $47,000 | $230,000 | $1,183 |
| New Cuyama | 555 | $60,759 | $216,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in South Taft, CA?
The median household income in South Taft is $43,039, 57% 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 South Taft?
The median home value in South Taft is $184,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in South Taft?
The median gross rent in South Taft is $955 per month, about 46.3% of household income.
Is South Taft, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 35%.
What is the median age in South Taft?
The median age in South Taft is 26.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in South Taft?
The average commute to work in South Taft is 37 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Taft?
The unemployment rate in South Taft is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Taft?
7.7% of adults in South Taft 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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