Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
34%
Over 65
10%
Wasco
Wasco, CA Area Guide
Welcome to the Rose Capital of the World
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Wasco is a rural community located about 25 miles northwest of Bakersfield in the San Joaquin Valley. Historically an agricultural town, the area surrounding Wasco is responsible for cultivating more than half of all roses grown in the United States—the annual Rose Festival is one of the year’s biggest events, drawing revelers from around the region. The region also hosts major oil and gas drilling operations, particularly at the Semitropic Oil Field just west of town. Within the city, charming neighborhoods of unpretentious homes and apartment communities dominate the landscape, with the small Downtown district along 7th Street forming the local shopping and dining headquarters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$43,077
Average: $61,565
Education
1,369
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,224
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Wasco has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
3%
Other Education
97%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
175 Students
Public
Grades K-5
621 Students
Public
Grades K-5
503 Students
Public
Grades K-5
551 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
631 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
591 Students
Public
Grades K-8
175 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,672 Students
Wasco Independence High School
Public
Grades 9-12
109 Students
North Kern Vocational Training Center
Public
Grades 9-12
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
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Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
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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.