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Taft, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Taft, CA (Kern County) — Census median home value $246,400, county listing prices up about 2.0% over the past year. Market data for Taft houses and the broader area.
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Taft, CA is in Kern County, California — this guide covers houses in Taft and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,228, with a median household income of $64,479. Census data puts the median value of houses in Taft at $246,400.
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Market overview
Taft housing market
Taft is in Kern County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Taft and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$246,400
Population (Census ACS)
7,228
Median household income
$64,479
County price trend (2025)
2% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Taft market snapshot
Population
7,228
County
Kern County
Median Household Income
$64,479
Median Home Value (city)
$246,400
Median Gross Rent
$989/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Taft's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $246,400.
County Price Trend
Kern County's FHFA house price index shows a 2% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Taft has an estimated population of 7,228 and a median household income of $64,479, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Taft's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Taft
County guide: Kern County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Taft.
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Nearby communities include South Taft, Taft Heights, Ford City, Maricopa, Valley Acres, Dustin Acres, Fellows, Tupman, Derby Acres, McKittrick, Buttonwillow, Stebbins, Old River, Lakeside, Rosedale, Pumpkin Center.
South Taft market data
Nearby city · ~1.9 mi
Taft Heights market data
Nearby city · ~2.7 mi
Ford City market data
Nearby city · ~3.3 mi
Maricopa market data
Nearby city · ~5.3 mi
Valley Acres market data
Nearby city · ~5.7 mi
Dustin Acres market data
Nearby city · ~6.8 mi
Fellows market data
Nearby city · ~7.8 mi
Tupman market data
Nearby city · ~12.5 mi
Derby Acres market data
Nearby city · ~13.0 mi
McKittrick market data
Nearby city · ~16.4 mi
Buttonwillow market data
Nearby city · ~19.5 mi
Stebbins market data
Nearby city · ~20.2 mi
Old River market data
Nearby city · ~20.4 mi
Lakeside market data
Nearby city · ~20.7 mi
Rosedale market data
Nearby city · ~21.9 mi
Pumpkin Center market data
Nearby city · ~24.1 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cuyama (~17.3 mi), New Cuyama (~19.3 mi), Meiners Oaks (~47.2 mi), Ojai (~47.9 mi), Jovista (~48.0 mi), Mira Monte (~48.7 mi), Mission Canyon (~49.2 mi), Toro Canyon (~49.2 mi), Richgrove (~49.6 mi), Rodriguez Camp (~49.8 mi), Summerland (~49.9 mi), Allensworth (~50.0 mi), Montecito (~50.3 mi), Oak View (~50.5 mi), Los Olivos (~50.8 mi), Carpinteria (~51.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Taft data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
7,228
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$246,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$64,479
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$989
County FHFA annual change (2025)
2%
Census place type
city
County
Kern County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
15.27 sq mi
Census GEOID
0677574
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Taft
Schools
Sierra Sands Unified — 11 schools, 5,088 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Kern addresses may be served by Sierra Sands Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Taft FAQ
What are houses worth in Taft, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Taft at $246,400.
How much do houses cost in Taft, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Taft, Census ACS data shows a median value of $246,400. Active listing prices in Kern County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Taft, CA?
Taft houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Kern County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Taft, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Taft's population at approximately 7,228.
What's the median rent in Taft, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Taft at approximately $989 per month.
What is the median household income in Taft, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Taft at approximately $64,479.
Is the Taft housing market growing?
Kern County's FHFA house price index shows a 2% annual change in 2025.
Is Taft, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Taft's median home value at about 3.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Taft, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Sierra Sands Unified for many Taft addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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