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Maricopa, California

city · Kern County

At a glance

984
Population
$155,500
Median home value
49% below U.S. median
$1,203/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$39,120
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
28.7 min
Average commute
91.9%
Homes with broadband
13%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college26 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates75%
College graduates6.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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