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At a glance

14,414
Population
$278,000
Median home value (all homes)
8% below U.S. median
$274,861
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,300/mo
Median rent
4% below U.S. median
$60,113
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
43.3 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
69.53%
Locations with fiber available
18.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing9% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities13% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost132% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college32 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college31 mi
High school graduates79.1%
College graduates12.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city California City Chamber of Commerce
A local chamber of commerce for California City, CA, offering business resources and community information, and hosting events such as the Christmas Parade.
county Kern County Community Development
Provides consolidated land use planning and community development programs for Kern County residents. Its mission is to foster economic vitality, support resource conservation, and improve the economic, environmental, and social quality of life for residents, including those with lower incomes.
region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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