Wasco, CA 93280 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Wasco, CA—93280

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$312,000

0.4% YoY Growth

Household Income

$55,100

45.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.6%

Median Rent

$1,850

24.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

14.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

18.5% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Wasco, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Wasco, CA is $312,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.4%. This indicates that home prices in Wasco, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$312,000	0.4%
Single Family	$313,000	-0.3%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Wasco, CA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Wasco, CA is $1,890, with a year-over-year rent change of 24.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Wasco, CA is 2-bedrooms: $1,480, 3-bedrooms: $1,990, 4-bedrooms: $2,420. The most common rental property sizes in Wasco, CA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 40.1% and 37.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$1,890
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,480
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,990
4 Bed Rent	$2,420	$2,420

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.0%

1 Bedroom

15.1%

2 Bedrooms

37.0%

3 Bedrooms

40.1%

4 Bedrooms

4.5%

5+ Bedrooms

1.4%

Property Listings — Wasco, CA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Wasco, CA is 51. This is a increase of 18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$342,000	4.0%
Listing Count	26	0.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	0.0%
Days on Market	63	18.0%

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Demographics — Wasco, CA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wasco, CA has a population of 27,300, which has decreased by -1.6% over the past 5 years. Wasco, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 28.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 7.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	27,300	-1.6%
% Under 18	28.1%	11.1%
% Seniors	6.8%	-2.9%
% WFH	2.2%	46.7%
% w/ College Degree	7.9%	192.6%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Wasco, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 86.4% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 6.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Wasco, CA is white, making up 7.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 28.5% of the population in Wasco, CA, and this percentage has decreased by 4.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	7.9%	-22.5%
% Black	4.2%	-33.3%
% Hispanic	86.4%	6.4%
% Asian	1.0%	42.9%
% Foreign Born	28.5%	-4.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Wasco, CA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 135 mortgage originations in Wasco, CA, of which 59.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Wasco, CA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	135
% Conventional Loans	59.0%
% Government Loans	41.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Wasco, CA

Wasco, CA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	130
Total Units Section 8	130
% Rentals under Section 8	5.0%
% Occupied Section 8	78.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$880
2 Bedroom	-$360	$1,500	$1,140
3 Bedroom	-$300	$1,900	$1,600
4 Bedroom	-$490	$2,420	$1,930

Wasco, CA—93280

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wasco, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wasco, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wasco, CA

Demographics — Wasco, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wasco, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wasco, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wasco, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wasco, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5
Median Home Price	$312,000
Median Household Income	$55,100

Wasco, CA—93280

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Wasco, CA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Wasco, CA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Wasco, CA

Demographics — Wasco, CA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Wasco, CA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Wasco, CA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Wasco, CA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Wasco, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Alpaugh

Buttonwillow, CA

Shafter, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions

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