Livability Score

51
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Fox Theatre
Cinema
West Kern Oil Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (2) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Deli
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Parks (9) A+
Taft City Park
Park
Cougar Sports Center
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Taft State Park
Park
Ford City Park
Park
Franklin Field
Park
A Street Park
Park
Franklin Field
Park
Shops (1) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Taft.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Taft is 109/100 - which is 22% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
D
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime F

Taft crime rates are 3,989 per 100k, which is 40% higher than California
Property Crime
3,205 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
784 crimes per 100k
F
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employment D+

The median income in Taft is $46,980 - which is 26% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$46,980
F
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
West Side Family Health Care
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Taft home prices are $182,200 - which is 55% lower than California
Home Price
$182,200
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
17%
A
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools D

The Taft graduation rate is 61% - which is 24% lower than California
School Test Scores
36%
F
High School Grad. Rates
61%
F
Elementary Schools (6) A
Taft Primary
Lincoln Junior High
Roosevelt Elementary
Conley Elementary
Jefferson Elementary
Parkview Elementary
High Schools (3) A+
Taft Union High
Buena Vista High (Continuation)
West Side Rop
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ratings F

Taft has an overall rating of 28% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Taft? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Taft City Park
      Cougar Sports Center
      Civic Center Park
      Taft State Park
      Ford City Park
      Franklin Field
      A Street Park
      Franklin Field

      Entertainment

      Fox Theatre
      West Kern Oil Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Taft? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Taft.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Taft a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors