Kern County, California
Tehachapi Real Estate and Local Guide
Tehachapi is a small city set in a mountain pass in southeastern Kern County, between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert, and is surrounded by one of the largest wind farms in the country. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Tehachapi best.
About the area
Living in Tehachapi, CA
Known as "The Land of Four Seasons" for its distinct mountain seasons.
The housing market
Homes in Tehachapi
- About 61% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 78% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $344,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Tehachapi home
Tehachapi Loop
Spiral railroad landmark that lets trains gain elevation over the pass
Tehachapi Depot Museum
Rebuilt Southern Pacific depot housing railroad exhibits
Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park
Preserved Kawaiisu Native American village site open by guided tour
Tehachapi Mountain Park
490-acre Kern County park southwest of town with family and group campgrounds
Pacific Crest Trail
Long-distance hiking trail that crosses Tehachapi Pass near the city
Neighborhoods
Tehachapi areas to know
Old Town
Original townsite about four miles west of present-day downtown
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.