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Tehachapi, California

Tehachapi, California, in Kern county, is 34 miles NW of Lancaster, California (center to center) and 75 miles N of Los Angeles, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Bakersfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 10,957 people in Tehachapi.

The People and Families of Tehachapi

In Tehachapi, about 27% of adults are married.

Approximately 43% of Tehachapi is non-white. In California, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Tehachapi than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tehachapi had a median family income of $40,030.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($3,750) in Tehachapi. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Tehachapi Housing

Approximately 55% of housing in Tehachapi is owner-occupied. The city is known in California for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Tehachapi.

Commuting

In Tehachapi, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyTehachapi Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Tehachapi Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Tehachapi Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Tehachapi Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tehachapi, CA

Comparing Tehachapi 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
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens24
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size74
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income33
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times58
Public Transportation Use52

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Rents710
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56

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