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Coalinga, California

Introduction to Coalinga, California

Coalinga, California, in Fresno county, is 53 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fresno metropolitan area. Coalinga contains a population of approximately 11,668.

Coalinga History

The area in California which is presently known as Coalinga was established as a coaling station site in 1888 by the Southern Pacific Railway. Those were the days when trains used to run on steam engines which used burning coals for power. At that time this area was only referred to as Coaling Station A. The named stayed, but morphed into Coalinga. It was incorporated in 1906. The city suffered extensive damage due to a high intensity earthquake in May 1983.

Coalinga and nearby Attractions

  • Harris Ranch
  • Monterey
  • Morro Bay
  • Pismo Beach
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Sequoia/Kings National Park

Things To Do In Coalinga

Coalinga is a lively city. The city people organize several exciting activities throughout the year. Summer is the time for the Plaza Market. The Hot Air Balloon Festival is celebrated in November. People look forward to the Annual Horned Toad Derby which is organized during Memorial Day weekend.

Coalinga Transportation

The Fresno Yosemite International Airport serves the area.

Coalinga Higher Education

Coalinga is served by the West Hills Community College.

High Points

Coalinga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 6%Coalinga Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Coalinga Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Coalinga Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 14%Coalinga Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Coalinga Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Coalinga, CA

Comparing Coalinga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size107
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults23
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime45

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