Tehachapi, CA

Living in Tehachapi

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 13
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 42
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Airports 54
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Hospitals 11
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Colleges 67
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Schools 12
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Residents

13k Population -1.4k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -9% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black10%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$8k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year +9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office13%
Service26%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$211k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$851 Median Monthly Rent +$151 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K26%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K12%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
LP gas1%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Tehachapi

United States45
California55
Bakersfield Metro Area66
Kern County66

Property Crime in Tehachapi

United States48
California56
Bakersfield Metro Area76
Kern County76

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 2 1
Feb 47 2 0
Mar 52 2 1
Apr 57 1 0
May 65 0 0
Jun 73 0 0
Jul 79 0 0
Aug 78 0 0
Sep 72 0 0
Oct 62 1 0
Nov 51 1 0
Dec 44 1 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tehachapi

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding44
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Tehachapi, CA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Tehachapi, CA

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Heritage Oak School
4 miles, SW
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Valley Schools
33 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Tehachapi, CA

Hospitals

Hospitals near Tehachapi, CA

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Kern Medical Center
34 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Tehachapi, CA

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Meadows Field
40 miles, NW
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Bob Hope Airport
65 miles, S
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