Livability Score

52
/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 (1) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Historic Tehachapi Depot
Attraction
Historic Water Tower
Attraction
BeeKay Theatre
Theatre Arts
Hitching Post
Cinema
Tehachapi Museum
Museum
Errea House Museum
Museum
The Dog House Saloon
Nightclub
Food and Drink (12) F
Burger Spot
Fast Food
Primo's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Frosty King
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Fiddler's Crossing
Community Centre
Groceries (4) F
Kohnen's
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Parks (10) F
Railroad Park
Park
Aviator Park and Campground
Park
Philip Marx Central Park
Park
Philip Marx Central Park
Park
West Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
Orchard Park
Park
Old Town State Historic Landmark
Park
Shops (12) F
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Gallery N' Gifts
Gift Shop
Chevron
Convenience Store
Mountain Village
Convenience Store
Kmart
Department Store
RadioShack
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Chevron
Convenience Store
Love's Country Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Tehachapi.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
F
Tehachapi, CA - Mulberry Street
Bus Stop
Bus 100
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4%
F
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cost of living D-

The cost of living in Tehachapi is 117/100 - which is 17% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D

Tehachapi crime rates are 2,672 per 100k, which is 6% lower than California
Property Crime
2,210 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
462 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment D

The median income in Tehachapi is $47,039 - which is 26% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$47,039
F
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley
Hospital
Tehachapi Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kern County Fire Station - Golden Hills
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A-

Tehachapi home prices are $229,100 - which is 44% lower than California
Home Price
$229,100
A-
Home Appreciation Rate
21%
A+
Home Affordability
4.9x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Tehachapi graduation rate is 66% - which is 18% lower than California
School Test Scores
41%
F
High School Grad. Rates
66%
F
Elementary Schools (6) F
Jacobsen Middle
Tompkins Elementary
Golden Hills Elementary
Carden School Of Tehachapi
Heritage Oak School
High Schools (5) F
Epic De Cesar Chavez
Epic De Cesar Chavez
Tehachapi High
Monroe High (Continuation)
Heritage Oak School
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ratings F

Tehachapi has an overall rating of 48% from 21 reviews.
User Reviews (4)
From AreaVibes
F
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes
B
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Wish we never moved here! 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 08, 2021) The weather is nice. Very boring nothing to do. Drugs drinking crime horrible. Have to drive to Bako for everything. Ridiculous. Boring boring crimey place ...Read More Read Less
Current Tehachapi Resident 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 10, 2020) We've been living here in Tehachapi (Golden Hills) for 5 years now. We came here because of a job opportunity, better schools, and to get away from the Kern County heat. People here are way more polite than Lancaster and Bakersfield folks. The city officials and Parks and Recreat ...Read More ion Dept. put in a lot of effort to keep the city clean, safe, and fun for the community. Our streets are well maintained. We have wine tasting rooms, festivals, fundraisers, bicycle runs, rodeos, and parades throughout the year. There are a lot of hiking trails, bike trails, and horse trails. There is no homeless population and very low crime as far as I know. There is no nightlife though except for a few bars. The negatives about Tehacapi; limited shopping options, and a prison a few miles from town. Read Less
Average Town Now 3 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 23, 2018) When I moved to Tehachapi in 2006 it was a nice, little town. It had what I was seeking... A quiet, rural community that offered a peaceful lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby communities. Fast-forward to 2018, and now Tehachapi no longer offers this setting. Wit ...Read More h all the expansion, to include two truck stops (ick), a Walmart and other retail establishments, Tehachapi has now become what I was running away from, the hustle and bustle of an incorporated town - complete with overrun traffic, increased crime and the rudeness of city folk. I live on the outskirts of Tehachapi, so at the moment I am buffered from this daily grind, but as time progresses, my neighborhood will be consumed with harrows of city life. Time for me to move on... Read Less
Lots And Lots Of Farming Lands 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Tehachapi, CA was not really a pleasant experience. It is a town that consists of mostly farming and agriculture. There a lots of country areas with miles and miles of fields. I am use to living in the city and I prefer living in a city with lots of buildings, stores, s ...Read More hopping centers, etc. There honestly is not a lot to do here except for farming and being indoors in your home. In fact, my family and I were only here for a short time because of friends we were staying with.

The best places in Techachapi, CA was the residential areas. Even though there was a lot of farming lands, there were some neighborhoods that has a cluster of newer built homes that appeared more modern. The cost of living here is extremely cheap, but there is not a lot of opportunity for jobs and or a career. There is a high unemployment rate here due to a lack of businesses opened. It gets very hot here during the Summers. Read Less
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Average Town Now 3 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 23, 2018) When I moved to Tehachapi in 2006 it was a nice, little town. It had what I was seeking... A quiet, rural community that offered a peaceful lifestyle, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby communities. Fast-forward to 2018, and now Tehachapi no longer offers this setting. Wit ...Read More h all the expansion, to include two truck stops (ick), a Walmart and other retail establishments, Tehachapi has now become what I was running away from, the hustle and bustle of an incorporated town - complete with overrun traffic, increased crime and the rudeness of city folk. I live on the outskirts of Tehachapi, so at the moment I am buffered from this daily grind, but as time progresses, my neighborhood will be consumed with harrows of city life. Time for me to move on... Read Less
Lots And Lots Of Farming Lands 1 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Living in Tehachapi, CA was not really a pleasant experience. It is a town that consists of mostly farming and agriculture. There a lots of country areas with miles and miles of fields. I am use to living in the city and I prefer living in a city with lots of buildings, stores, s ...Read More hopping centers, etc. There honestly is not a lot to do here except for farming and being indoors in your home. In fact, my family and I were only here for a short time because of friends we were staying with.

The best places in Techachapi, CA was the residential areas. Even though there was a lot of farming lands, there were some neighborhoods that has a cluster of newer built homes that appeared more modern. The cost of living here is extremely cheap, but there is not a lot of opportunity for jobs and or a career. There is a high unemployment rate here due to a lack of businesses opened. It gets very hot here during the Summers. Read Less

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Railroad Park
      Aviator Park and Campground
      Philip Marx Central Park
      Philip Marx Central Park
      West Park
      Meadowbrook Park
      Orchard Park
      Old Town State Historic Landmark

      Entertainment

      Historic Tehachapi Depot
      Historic Water Tower
      BeeKay Theatre
      Hitching Post
      Tehachapi Museum
      Errea House Museum
      The Dog House Saloon

      Food & Drink

      Burger Spot
      Primo's
      Burger King
      Del Taco
      Sonic
      Taco Bell
      Domino's
      Jack in the Box

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Tehachapi? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Tehachapi.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Tehachapi a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors