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Corcoran, CA Area Guide

Savor small-town comforts in the Farming Capital of California

Suburban Rural Peaceful Quiet Historic Agricultural Modern Convenient

Nicknamed the “Farming Capital of California,” Corcoran is a small town surrounded by lush fields of cotton, alfalfa, corn, tomato, and pistachio trees. Situated midway between Fresno and Bakersfield, Corcoran is best known as the site of the California State Prison, which sits at the edge of town and has contained prisoners like Charles Manson, Juan Corona, and Sirhan Sirhan.

Corcoran’s small but thriving community often congregates in the many mom-and-pop shops and restaurants lined up along Whitley Avenue. Shopping opportunities abound in nearby Hanford while options for outdoor recreation are seemingly endless in Sequoia National Park, which is just an hour’s drive from Corcoran. Getting around from Corcoran is simple with access to an Amtrak station as well as Routes 43 and 99.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Corcoran, CA is $1,070 for one bedroom, $1,246 for two bedrooms, and $1,430 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Corcoran has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,070/month
840 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Corcoran, CA is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

45 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

John C. Fremont Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Mark Twain Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

Bret Harte Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

John Muir Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

Mission Community Day

Public

Grades 6-12

Corcoran High

Public

Grades 9-12

Mission Community Day

Public

Grades 6-12

Points of Interest

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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.