Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
17%
Tehachapi
Tehachapi, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,100
Population
9,802
Renter Mix
42% Rent
The Land of Four Seasons in the Southern California hills
Rural
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Amtrak
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Rail Service
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Scenic
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Commuter
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Mountains
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Affordable
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Tehachapi is a small, secluded city located about 35 miles southeast of Bakersfield and 45 miles north of Lancaster along Highway 58. The community is perched high in the namesake Tehachapi Mountains, the boundary between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert, with the rugged surrounding landscape providing beautiful scenery.
The city center is decorated with beautifully preserved vintage signs and marquees, giving the community a timeless character. While somewhat isolated from neighboring communities, Amtrak service from Tehachapi Station makes it easier to get around without having to drive, with the ride to Bakersfield only taking about an hour.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,661
Average: $74,994
Education
2,103
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,512
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Tehachapi has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tehachapi, CA is $1,100 for one bedroom, $1,349 for two bedrooms, and $1,694 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tehachapi has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,100/month
671 Sq Ft
House
$2,540/month
1,581 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
560 Students
Public
Grades K-5
663 Students
Public
Grades K-5
615 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
925 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,260 Students
Monroe High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
614 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Tomo-Kahni State Park
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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.