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Delano, California

city · Kern County

At a glance

51,679
Population
$301,900
Median home value (all homes)
0% below U.S. median
$335,883
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,199/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$67,010
Median household income
15% below U.S. median
22.2 min
Average commute
87.6%
Homes with broadband
24.91%
Locations with fiber available
13.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing17% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities2% below
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost19% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college26 mi
Nearest community college23 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates60.8%
College graduates7.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Delano Economic Development
The Economic Development Department's mission is to administer activites and programs that will improve the economic viability of the community, stimulate job creation, and eliminate slums and blight.
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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