salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $24,840 a year. That is $12 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 2 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Corcoran?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Corcoran
| Size | Corcoran | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $557 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,132 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,495 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,516 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Corcoran overall?
Everyday prices in the Hanford-Corcoran metro area are 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Corcoran
Life in Corcoran
What jobs pay in Corcoran
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $171,900 | 4.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $168,540 | 4.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $161,470 | 4.6% |
| Lawyer | $149,430 | 5.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $128,160 | 5.8% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,320 | 6.1% |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,160 | 6.6% |
| Operations Manager | $104,730 | 7.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $99,910 | 7.5% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,470 | 7.6% |
| Electrician | $86,040 | 8.7% |
| Police Officer | $82,770 | 9.0% |
| Accountant | $78,300 | 9.5% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $77,650 | 9.6% |
| Carpenter | $73,250 | 10.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $70,720 | 10.5% |
| Plumber | $62,860 | 11.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $62,670 | 11.9% |
| Firefighter | $55,220 | 13.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $49,510 | 15.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $48,420 | 15.4% |
| Truck Driver | $48,110 | 15.5% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,840 | 15.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,980 | 16.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,810 | 19.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $37,900 | 19.7% |
| Cashier | $35,420 | 21.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,160 | 21.2% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Corcoran?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,017 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $236,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Corcoran, CA?
Renting in Corcoran costs a median of about $621 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Corcoran?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $24,840 a year, or $12 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Corcoran cheap or expensive?
Corcoran is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.5% of the typical household income of $64,608. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Corcoran?
The median homeowner in Corcoran pays $1,580 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Corcoran more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Corcoran?
The median home value in Corcoran is $236,100, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
22,491 people live in Corcoran. Numbers are typical (middle) values.