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Kerman, CA


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Kerman, California

Kerman, California, in Fresno county, is 16 miles W of Fresno, California. The city is in the Fresno area. There are 8,551 residents in Kerman.

The People and Families of Kerman

In Kerman, about 53% of adults are married. The faces of Kerman are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Approximately 58% of Kerman is non-white. Diversity is a hallmark of Kerman.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kerman had a median family income of $34,120.

Political Inclinations

Kerman folks tended to give their money ($5,704) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Kerman Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Kerman that were owner-occupied was 58%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Kerman. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it. Compared to most cities in the state, Kerman has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Kerman, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyKerman Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Kerman Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Kerman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kerman, CA

Comparing Kerman 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
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population87
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens23
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime46
Low Property Crime43

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