What are the schools like in Corcoran, CA?

Corcoran is served primarily by Corcoran Joint Unified. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.8:1.

What is the median household income in Corcoran?

The median household income in Corcoran, CA is $53,103 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.2%.

What is the weather like in Corcoran, CA?

Corcoran has an average high temperature of 55.8°F in January and 98.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.5 inches.

Corcoran, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Corcoran, CA affordable or expensive?

Corcoran's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Corcoran is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,000 and the median rent is $994 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Corcoran, CA?

Corcoran has a violent crime rate of 522.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1016.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Corcoran, CA a Good Place to Live?

Corcoran is a small city of 22,808 in California, with a median household income of $53,103 and a 11.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Corcoran stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Corcoran is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Corcoran city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Corcoran's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Corcoran costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Corcoran, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$994	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,103	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Corcoran's violent crime rate is 522.2 per 100,000 residents — 37% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

522.2 /100k

Property Crime

1016.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Corcoran is served primarily by Corcoran Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Corcoran, CA	National Avg
School District	Corcoran Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Corcoran sees average highs of 55.8°F in January and 98.4°F in July, with 8.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Corcoran, CA
Average High — January	55.8°F
Average High — July	98.4°F
Annual Precipitation	8.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Corcoran, CA	National Avg
Population	22,808	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	42.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	9.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waukena, CA 5 mi Matheny, CA 13 mi Tipton, CA 14 mi Alpaugh, CA 14 mi Tulare, CA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Corcoran

Corcoran, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93212

Corcoran vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corcoran, CA affordable or expensive?

Corcoran's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Corcoran roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $211,000 and median rent is $994/month.

What is the crime rate in Corcoran, CA?

Corcoran's violent crime rate is 522.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1016.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Corcoran?

Public schools in Corcoran are operated by Corcoran Joint Unified. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.8:1. 3.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Corcoran, CA a good place to live?

Corcoran, CA has a population of 22,808, a median household income of $53,103, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Corcoran?

Corcoran averages 55.8°F in January and 98.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Corcoran?

Corcoran, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93212.

What is the population of Corcoran?

The population of Corcoran, California is 22,808 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Corcoran?

Key numbers for living in Corcoran: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $211,000, median household income $53,103, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Corcoran side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.