Census ACS · #291 MSA
Hanford Metro Area
The Hanford-Corcoran, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has 152,830 residents. The median household income is $68,750 and the median home value is $305,700.
152,830
Population
110
People / sq mi
$68,750
Median Income
$305,700
Median Home Value
The Hanford CBSA covers 1,391 sq mi of land at 109.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 46.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$68,750
Median Household Income
$26,420
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Hanford metro's price level is 101.6 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.6% higher the US average. The local median income of $68,750 has the buying power of $67,659 in average-priced US metros.
101.6
Price Level (US = 100)
$67,659
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$68,750
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$305,700
Median Home Value
$1,228
Median Rent
54.8%
Homeownership
Education
74.2%
High School+
13.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
4.8%
Work From Home
22.8 min
Avg Commute
14.0%
Foreign Born
Hanford spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Hanford-Corcoran, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 152,830 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #291 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Hanford metro area is $68,750, with a per capita income of $26,420.
The Hanford-Corcoran, Ca CBSA spans the state of California.
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Data for the Hanford-Corcoran, Ca CBSA (25260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Hanford: 54.8% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 152,830 residents, Hanford is a metro area in CA.
Median household income is $68,750, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.7%, above the national 12.4%. The median home value is $305,700, with typical rent around $1,228.
Hanford is among the least college-educated US metro areas, at 13.9% — below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.