Tehachapi, Kern County, California
Tehachapi, Kern County, California
Tehachapi is a city in Kern County, California. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 13,236. The city has a total area of 9.58 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 3,973 feet (1,210.97 meter) above sea level. The density of the population was about 1,382 person per square mile. The median age was 38.1 years (The median age in the state of California was 36.2). There were 100 males for every 212 females.
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Marcie Crytzer
The Skutvik Group Real Estate Services
Tehachapi, CA 93561
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Phone: (760) 258-7573
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Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014) | 13,236 residents |
Population Change | +20.8% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 38.1 years (State: 36.2) |
Below the Poverty Line | 22% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 8,990 residents |
Population Females | 4,246 residents |
Population Urban | 97% of residents |
Population Rural | 3% of residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 7.5% Latin America |
Daytime Population Change | +2,430 (+17.6%) |
Live and Work in the City | 1,994 (56%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 8.4% (State: 5.5%) |
Elections Results Data
English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
Tehachapi Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
Tehachapi Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born Tehachapi Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $271,846 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $204,165 (State: $449,100) |
Changes in Home Value | +$117,165 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $793 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $323 – $1,036 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $949 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 91 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $1,836 (0.80%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $1,427 (0.90%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $43,675 (State: $64,500) |
Changes in Household Income | +$14,467 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $14,692 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | -$3,528 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
Nearest Colleges & Universities- Antelope Valley College Distance: About 35 MilesLancaster, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 9,206
- Bakersfield College Distance: About 36 MilesBakersfield, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 10,325
- California State University-Bakersfield Distance: About 41 MilesBakersfield, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 7,564
- College of the Canyons Distance: About 51 MilesSanta Clarita, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 11,307
- Cerro Coso Community College Distance: About 54 MilesRidgecrest, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 2,420
- Los Angeles Mission College Distance: About 57 MilesSylmar, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 4,825
- Taft College Distance: About 58 MilesTaft, CAFull-Time Enrollment: 2,121
List of Largest Public High Schools- TEHACHAPI HIGH Students: 1,032Location: 801 S. DENNISON RD.Grades: 9-12
- MONROE HIGH (CONTINUATION) Students: 50Location: 126 S. SNYDER ST.Grades: 9-12
- EPIC DE CESAR CHAVEZ Location: 410 W. J ST.STE. AGrades: 9-12Charter School
List of Largest Private High Schools- HERITAGE OAK SCHOOL Students: 97Location: 20915 SCHOUT RDGrades: KG-12
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- JACOBSEN MIDDLE Students: 1,054Location: 711 ANITA DR.Grades: 6-8
- TOMPKINS ELEMENTARY Students: 446Location: 1120 S. CURRY ST.Grades: KG-5
- CUMMINGS VALLEY ELEMENTARY Students: 443Location: 24220 BEAR VALLEY RD.HC80Grades: KG-5
- GOLDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY Students: 390Location: 20215 PARK RD.Grades: KG-5
Distance: About 35 Miles
Lancaster, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 9,206
Distance: About 36 Miles
Bakersfield, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 10,325
Distance: About 41 Miles
Bakersfield, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 7,564
Distance: About 51 Miles
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 11,307
Distance: About 54 Miles
Ridgecrest, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 2,420
Distance: About 57 Miles
Sylmar, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 4,825
Distance: About 58 Miles
Taft, CA
Full-Time Enrollment: 2,121
- TEHACHAPI HIGH Students: 1,032Location: 801 S. DENNISON RD.Grades: 9-12
- MONROE HIGH (CONTINUATION) Students: 50Location: 126 S. SNYDER ST.Grades: 9-12
- EPIC DE CESAR CHAVEZ Location: 410 W. J ST.STE. AGrades: 9-12Charter School
List of Largest Private High Schools- HERITAGE OAK SCHOOL Students: 97Location: 20915 SCHOUT RDGrades: KG-12
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- JACOBSEN MIDDLE Students: 1,054Location: 711 ANITA DR.Grades: 6-8
- TOMPKINS ELEMENTARY Students: 446Location: 1120 S. CURRY ST.Grades: KG-5
- CUMMINGS VALLEY ELEMENTARY Students: 443Location: 24220 BEAR VALLEY RD.HC80Grades: KG-5
- GOLDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY Students: 390Location: 20215 PARK RD.Grades: KG-5
Students: 97
Location: 20915 SCHOUT RD
Grades: KG-12
- JACOBSEN MIDDLE Students: 1,054Location: 711 ANITA DR.Grades: 6-8
- TOMPKINS ELEMENTARY Students: 446Location: 1120 S. CURRY ST.Grades: KG-5
- CUMMINGS VALLEY ELEMENTARY Students: 443Location: 24220 BEAR VALLEY RD.HC80Grades: KG-5
- GOLDEN HILLS ELEMENTARY Students: 390Location: 20215 PARK RD.Grades: KG-5
Tehachapi Police Department
Full-time Employees (Year: 2015) | 18 policemen |
Full-time Law Enforcement Officers | 15 policemen |
Officers per 1,000 Residents | 1 policeman (State: 2.31) |
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
Tehachapi Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 190 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 2.41 (State: 2.14) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 3 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.04 (State: 0.04) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 63 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 0.80 (State: 0.62) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 165 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 2.10 (State: 1.49) Number of Restaurants in the City 362 restaurants Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 4.60 (State: 7.42) Number of Houses in the City 2,927 |
Hospitals in Tehachapi- TEHACHAPI HOSPITAL Government (District)115 WEST E STREET
Government (District)
115 WEST E STREET
Airports & Heliports in Tehachapi- Mountain Valley Airport (L94) Runways: 2Itinerant: 5,800Local: 43,000Military: 1,200
- Tehachapi Municipal Airport (TSP) Runways: 1Itinerant: 6,500Local: 4,500
Amtrak Stations in Tehachapi- TEHACHAPI (416 W. TEHACHAPI BLVD.) Services: Bus Station, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Free Short Term Parking
Runways: 2
Itinerant: 5,800
Local: 43,000
Military: 1,200
Runways: 1
Itinerant: 6,500
Local: 4,500
- TEHACHAPI (416 W. TEHACHAPI BLVD.) Services: Bus Station, Fully Wheelchair Accessible, Public Restrooms, Public Pay Phones, Free Short Term Parking
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
Tehachapi by Race (According to 2015)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in Tehachapi
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Earthquakes Average Activity | 742% (Larger than US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 27 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 14 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 3 pc. |
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