Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
25%
Lake Isabella, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$576
Population
3,640
Renter Mix
44% Rent
One of Southern California’s hidden gems has picturesque views and outdoor recreation opportunities
Outdoors
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Mountain
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Trails
Resting in the heart of the Kern River Valley, in the southern end of the Sierra Nevada, Lake Isabella is a rural community with picturesque views of Black Mountain and Breckenridge Mountain. Nestled beside Lake Isabella, one of the largest reservoirs in Southern California, there’s outdoor recreation abound in this small town. Fishing, camping, windsurfing, hiking, and other outdoor hobbies are extremely popular here. The fun goes far beyond the lake in this beautiful town as well. This close-knit community hosts a variety of special events throughout the year including the Isabella Lake Fishing Derby, one of the biggest trout derbies in the country. Community center like Nuui Cunni Native American Inter-Tribal Culture Center and the Kern River Valley Senior Center hosts events like arts & crafts workshops, potlucks, bingo, and more. Perfect for renters searching for a quiet oasis, you’ll find quaint ranch-style houses, duplexes, and modest apartments throughout Lake Isabella.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$23,746
Average: $36,088
Education
142
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
936
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lake Isabella has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
2%
Other Education
98%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lake Isabella, CA is $491 for a studio, $576 for one bedroom, $1,140 for two bedrooms, and $1,843 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lake Isabella has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$576/month
645 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lake Isabella, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Woodrow W. Wallace Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
269 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
269 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
516 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
516 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Shirley Meadows Ski Area
- Kern River Preserve
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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.