Kerman

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Kerman, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,203

Population

16,302

Renter Mix

41% Rent

Enjoy the comfort of a close-knit community in the countryside

Diverse Suburban Agricultural Peaceful Welcoming Active Quaint Close-Knit Affordable Convenient

Situated about 16 miles west of Fresno, Kerman is a fast-growing city in the San Joaquin Valley with a distinct small-town flavor. Kerman is surrounded by a variety of agricultural lands, with vineyards, almond farms, and dairy farms all within close proximity, contributing a rural atmosphere to suburban Kerman.

Several parks offer a range of outdoor activities in Kerman, including Lions Park, Kiwanis Park, and Soroptimist Park. Exciting events such as the annual Harvest Festival, Fourth of July Fireworks Show, and Christmas Parade bring the community together in Kerman. Amenities of a larger city are just a 20-minute drive away in Fresno while the stunning natural beauty of the Sierra National Forest is about an hour’s drive away.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$60,477

Average: $75,639

Education

1,483

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

7,099

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

32 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

32%

Over 65

12%

Housing Distribution

Kerman has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kerman, CA is $1,131 for a studio, $1,203 for one bedroom, $1,403 for two bedrooms, and $1,702 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kerman has increased by 6.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,203/month
539 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Sun Empire Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

490 Students

Liberty Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

563 Students

Goldenrod Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

617 Students

Kerman-Floyd Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

567 Students

Kerman Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

810 Students

Kerman High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,493 Students

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.