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Living in Wasco, CA

Wasco, a small city in California, has a population of just under 26,000. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community, though young adults also appear in large numbers. At an average age of just over 31, the city's residents are notably younger than most cities in California. A small majority of residents own their homes (54%) as opposed to renting (46%) in Wasco. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $756/month, which is substantially less than the state average.

Wasco residents have an average commute of about 28 minutes. Driving is the prevailing means of commuting to work, opted for by 27% of commuters, while public transportation is not extensively used. Relatively few residents walk to work.

Wasco has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (17%) compared to the state average. In addition, 2% possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Eleven percent of the population in Wasco works in agriculture, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in construction, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Wasco workers earn an average annual income of just over $47K, less than the average California resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.