Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
36%
Over 65
8%
Arvin
Arvin, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,628
Population
19,486
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Enjoy the tranquility and community of this agricultural town
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Central
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Quiet
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Agricultural
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Residential
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Growing
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Welcoming
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Situated about 15 miles southeast of Bakersfield, Arvin is a quiet, residential town surrounded by farmland. Arvin is home to an array of farms, including Grimmway Farms, the largest producer of carrots in the world. Boasting a small-town atmosphere, Arvin contains a tight-knit community bonded by various annual events such as the popular Wildflower Festival, Dust Bowl Days, Arvin Youth Sports Festival, and the annual Christmas Parade. Arvin is centrally located within a two-hour drive of Los Angeles, Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,050
Average: $54,581
Education
460
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,473
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Arvin, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
2%
Other Education
98%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Arvin, CA is $722 for a studio, $1,628 for one bedroom, $1,724 for two bedrooms, and $1,163 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Arvin has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,628/month
711 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Arvin, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
87 Students
Public
Grades K-5
771 Students
Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
Public
Grades K-5
728 Students
Public
Grades K-8
231 Students
Public
Grades K-8
87 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
612 Students
Public
Grades K-8
231 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,653 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.