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Tehachapi, California

Introduction to Tehachapi, California

Tehachapi, California, in Kern county, is 34 miles NW of Lancaster, California 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.

Tehachapi History

During 1870s, Tehachapi was preceded by a settlement known as either Williamsburg or Tehichipa. In 1876, the Southern Pacific Railroad established its line through the Tehachapi Mountains. The town was originally known as Tehachapi Summit and was later renamed as Tehachapi. The city was incorporated in 1909.

Tehachapi and nearby Attractions

  • Tehachapi Museum
  • Tehachapi Loop
  • Mourning Cloak Ranch and Botanical Gardens
  • Woodward West Action Sports Camp
  • Wind Farms
  • Indian Point Ostrich Ranch
  • Tomo-Kahni State Park

Things To Do In Tehachapi

Tehachapi is well known for its bustling business districts and quiet neighborhoods. There are several community groups functioning in this area. The city also offers places of worship, sports facilities, shopping centers, cultural activities and several picturesque landscapes. In addition, the city of Tehachapi organizes the Tehachapi Mountain Festival every year.

Tehachapi Transportation

The closest major airport is Los Angeles International.

Tehachapi Higher Education

The Antelope Valley College serves the area.

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

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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