Best Places to Live in McFarland, California

McFarland, CA is an incorporated city situated near Merced and Madera Counties with a population just below 12000 people living there. McFarland holds various riverside festivals such as Tres Milagros celebrating Hispanic culture while bringing crowds together every fall within its Plaza del Sol entertainment area offering excellent cuisine experiences as well as traditional craft vendors selling items unique only to this region. Other activities include exploring three nearby lakes maintained by McFarland Unified School District which offer boating along their shores and camping sites overlooking beautiful sceneries provided by nearby Golden Chain Hills. Mid-sized city - South-central California, at the southern end of the Central Valley.

State: California
County: Kern County
Metro Area: Bakersfield Metro Area
City: McFarland

Zip Codes: 93250
Cost of Living: -6.0% lower
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 492 ft above sea level

Pros
Cost of living
Low rainfall
Mild winters

Cons
Air quality
High unemployment
Summer heat

What Bert Has To Say About Bakersfield Metro Area

Bakersfield is a quiet agricultural and industrial town located in one of the driest inhabited areas of California. Irrigated agriculture, mostly cotton, orchard crops and grapes lies to the north, and a large oil industry supported by nearby fields operates in and around the city. There isn’t much to do. But the area is becoming a refuge for southern Californians looking to escape the high costs and bustle of the LA Basin, which starts about 80 miles and across a mountain range south. The area is also picking up businesses looking for an inexpensive location with southern California access; thus the economy is improving after years of malaise.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in McFarland is 11.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. McFarland jobs have increased by 1.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, McFarland's cost of living is 6.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare McFarland's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in McFarland, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Kern county remained strongly Republican, 53.9% to 43.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

McFarland's population is 14,085 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 13.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in McFarland is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS

McFarland public schools spend $11,345 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 20.7 students per teacher in McFarland. More Education

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Housing Market in McFarland

It's a good time to buy in McFarland. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in McFarland is .

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ZIP CODES IN MCFARLAND, CALIFORNIA

93250

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