Housing & Real Estate — Taft, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 2,840 |
| Occupied | 2,670 |
| Vacant | 170 |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,432 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,238 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $252,600 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$268,000 |
| Median Rent | $989/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $2,244/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | moderate |
| Rent as % of Income | 16.3% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 44.0% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 234 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 50 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 13 |
| Built before 1960 | 1,022 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.