Living in Wofford Heights, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wofford Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Wofford Heights has 2,656 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $38,686 (61% lower than the California median), the median home value is $206,300, the median rent is $911/month.
Wofford Heights at a glance
- Population
- 2,656
- Median age
- 58.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $38,686State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $206,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $911/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Wofford Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Wofford Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wofford Heights the median home value is $206,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,429 a month in housing costs.
Wofford Heights median household income
The median household income in Wofford Heights is $38,686 and the income per person is $35,274. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Wofford Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,795
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.87
Wofford Heights demographics
- Population
- 2,656
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 8.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 1,421
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 11.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wofford Heights ›
Education in Wofford Heights
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Wofford Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wofford Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 22.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Wofford Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wofford Heights | 2,656 | $38,686 | $206,300 | $911 |
| Kernville | 857 | $49,883 | $406,400 | — |
| Lake Isabella | 4,059 | $26,661 | $132,900 | $1,163 |
| Mountain Mesa | 600 | $64,531 | $228,200 | $851 |
| Bodfish | 1,694 | $39,863 | $145,800 | $974 |
| Weldon | 2,493 | $35,221 | $178,800 | $1,120 |
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What is the median household income in Wofford Heights, CA?
The median household income in Wofford Heights is $38,686, 61% 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 Wofford Heights?
The median home value in Wofford Heights is $206,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Wofford Heights?
The median gross rent in Wofford Heights is $911 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Wofford Heights, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the California median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 22.6%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Wofford Heights?
The median age in Wofford Heights is 58.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Wofford Heights?
The average commute to work in Wofford Heights is 31 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wofford Heights?
The unemployment rate in Wofford Heights is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wofford Heights?
14.1% of adults in Wofford Heights 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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