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Taft, CA
B
Population: 8,730
Home Price: $184,600
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Overview
Taft is a small town in the state of California with a population of 8,730. Taft has a desert hot and dry climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
21.0 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Desert Hot and Dry
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Taft, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Taft
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$23,677
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$52,917
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
25.0%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Taft
California
United States
Median Age
33.0
42.6
42.3
Gender
Taft
California
United States
Male
56.0%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
44.0%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Taft
California
United States
White
82.6%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
2.4%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
8.3%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Taft
California
United States
Median Home Price
$184,600
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$758
$1,406
$801
Family Households
37.3%
37.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
20.8%
20.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
52.2%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
47.8%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Taft
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
14.1%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
33.9%
33.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
32.9%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.0%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
7.4%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Taft
California
United States
Mathematics
34.1%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
40.0%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Taft
California
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
63.7
35.7
38.0
Robbery
42.5
161.8
40.7
Assault
605.5
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Taft
California
United States
Burglary
743.7
837.2
336.1
Theft
1582.9
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
265.6
588.1
167.1
Arson
0.0
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Taft, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
salsa
fast food
craft beer
mexican food
drinks
yummy food
pizza
ice cream
fast foods
sweet treats
mcdonalds
burger
deep fried
biscuits
mcdonalds chicken nuggets
delicious
gravy
meal
nachos
video games
little league
gaming
fantasy football
baseball
youth baseball
football
soccer
mlb
softball
golf
coaching
teams
coaches
nfl
basketball
pro wrestling
sporting event
cfb
racing
art museum
craft
graffiti
poster
museum
creations
canvas
fashion
nft
collection
songwriting
creativity
artifacts
composition
studio
artists
showcasing
shakespeare
curator
poems
video games
gaming
tv shows
jeeps
anime
coolfun
cosplay
collector
books
bodybuilding
youtuber
camping
woodworking
skateboarding
motorcycles
merchandise
enthusiasts
pokmon cards
nerdy
adventures
tv
gaming
tv shows
music videos
sports
comedy
pro wrestling
publicity
fashion
drama
pag meter
studio
commentary
films
celebrity
hollywood
lifestyle
marketing
creative
hot tub
sports
fire pit
space
duathlon
beach
summer
rafting
winter
backyard
patio
lawn
camping
pool
biking
tent
cabin
mountains
swimming
hunting
our showroom
browse our selection
furniture
car wash
drive thru
delivery service
appliances
mcdonalds
auction closes
shopping trip
dollar tree
amazon
furnitur
gas station
mall
starbucks
goodies
albertsons
packages
restaurant
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