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Coalinga, CA

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Quaint Diverse Close-Knit Quiet Scenic Mountain Views Quaint Charming Welcoming

Located at the eastern edge of California’s Coastal Mountain Range, Coalinga is surrounded by hills and ranches that contribute a unique element to the city’s peaceful, small-town atmosphere. The heart of Coalinga is the quaint downtown area, brimming with options for entertainment, dining, shopping, and more.

Coalinga’s close-knit community comes together for a variety of events, such as the Wham-O-Bam Hot Air Balloon Festival, Annual Horned Toad Derby, and the Annual Fourth of July Fireworks Display. Destinations like Monterey, San Jose, Fresno, Big Sur, San Luis Obispo, and Sequoia National Park are all within a two-hour drive of Coalinga. Getting around from Coalinga is easy with access to Routes 33 and 198 as well as I-5.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Coalinga, CA is $850 for a studio, $845 for one bedroom, $986 for two bedrooms, and $1,082 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coalinga has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$845/month
616 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sunset Elementary

Public

Grades 4-5

431 Students

5
out of 10

Nell Dawson Elementary

Public

Grades 1-3

453 Students

2
out of 10

Henry F. Bishop Elementary

Public

Grades K-1

379 Students

Rating Unavailable

Annie E. Cheney Kindergarten

Public

Grades K

61 Students

Rating Unavailable

Coalinga Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

684 Students

2
out of 10

Coalinga High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,266 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.