Cost of Living in Wasco, California

Wasco has a population of about 26,558. The median household income is $51,727, median gross rent is $1,089/month, and the median home value is $273,600. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.

How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.

Median Gross Rent $1,089/mo 34% below the national median
Median Home Value $273,600 27% below the national median
Median Household Income $51,727 38% below the national median
Population 26,558

Is Wasco expensive to live in?

Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Wasco is 34% below the national median and home values are 27% below the national median. Household income here is 38% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 25% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wasco?

The median gross rent in Wasco, California is $1,089 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.

What is the median home price in Wasco?

The median owner-occupied home value in Wasco is $273,600 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.

How much do people earn in Wasco?

The median household income in Wasco is $51,727 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.

Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.