Living in Tehachapi, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tehachapi · Census data 2020–2024
Tehachapi has 11,946 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $72,957 (26% lower than the California median), the median home value is $355,500, the median rent is $1,295/month.
Tehachapi at a glance
- Population
- 11,946
- Median age
- 39.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $72,957State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $355,500State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,295/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Tehachapi a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Tehachapi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tehachapi the median home value is $355,500, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,295 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,970 a month in housing costs.
Tehachapi median household income
The median household income in Tehachapi is $72,957 and the income per person is $25,361. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tehachapi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,901
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.42
Tehachapi demographics
- Population
- 11,946
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 3,610
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tehachapi ›
Education in Tehachapi
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Tehachapi have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tehachapi
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.2%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Tehachapi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehachapi | 11,946 | $72,957 | $355,500 | $1,295 |
| Golden Hills | 9,891 | $95,669 | $410,300 | $1,377 |
| Stallion Springs | 2,937 | $87,321 | $432,500 | $2,250 |
| Bear Valley Springs | 5,912 | $120,481 | $496,200 | $1,439 |
| Mojave | 5,173 | $55,660 | $213,600 | $1,214 |
| Arvin | 19,539 | $49,183 | $262,700 | $1,122 |
| Edmundson Acres | 349 | $47,500 | $241,700 | $1,342 |
| Rosamond | 21,473 | $79,386 | $352,600 | $1,498 |
| Di Giorgio | 301 | $36,250 | $54,200 | $1,115 |
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What is the median household income in Tehachapi, CA?
The median household income in Tehachapi is $72,957, 26% 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 Tehachapi?
The median home value in Tehachapi is $355,500, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tehachapi?
The median gross rent in Tehachapi is $1,295 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Tehachapi, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Tehachapi?
The median age in Tehachapi is 39.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tehachapi?
The average commute to work in Tehachapi is 27 minutes; 7.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tehachapi?
The unemployment rate in Tehachapi is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tehachapi?
15.5% of adults in Tehachapi 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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