Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
11%
Coalinga
Coalinga, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$992
Population
16,661
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Savor small-town living in Central California
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Located at the eastern edge of California’s Coastal Mountain Range, Coalinga is surrounded by hills and ranches that contribute a unique element to the city’s peaceful, small-town atmosphere. The heart of Coalinga is the quaint downtown area, brimming with options for entertainment, dining, shopping, and more.
Coalinga’s close-knit community comes together for a variety of events, such as the Wham-O-Bam Hot Air Balloon Festival, Annual Horned Toad Derby, and the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display. Destinations like Monterey, San Jose, Fresno, Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, and Sequoia National Park are all within a two-hour drive of Coalinga. Getting around from Coalinga is easy with access to Routes 33 and 198 as well as I-5.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,718
Average: $82,000
Education
1,891
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,578
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Coalinga has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Coalinga, CA is $871 for a studio, $992 for one bedroom, $1,077 for two bedrooms, and $1,192 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coalinga has decreased by -6.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$992/month
645 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Coalinga, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades K-5
442 Students
Public
Grades K-5
405 Students
Public
Grades K-5
405 Students
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
662 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
662 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,256 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,256 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
48 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.