Hanford, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Hanford, California rental market.

Hanford, California

Average Apartment Rent

$1,690

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

3.1%

As of May 2026

Compared to a year ago, Hanford, California apartments have recorded a 3.1% rent increase.

Hanford, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024 Mar 2025 Jul 2025 Nov 2025 Mar 2026
Hanford $1,626 $1,649 $1,637 $1,642 $1,605 $1,633 $1,676 $1,692 $1,669
National $1,741 $1,732 $1,736 $1,756 $1,749 $1,755 $1,767 $1,753 $1,750
Hanford
National
Jul 2023
$1,626
$1,741
Nov 2023
$1,649
$1,732
Mar 2024
$1,637
$1,736
Jul 2024
$1,642
$1,756
Nov 2024
$1,605
$1,749
Mar 2025
$1,633
$1,755
Jul 2025
$1,676
$1,767
Nov 2025
$1,692
$1,753
Mar 2026
$1,669
$1,750

Hanford, California Average Apartment Rent

Hanford, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $1,000
$1,001 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,000
$2,001 - $2,500
$2,501 - $3,000
Over $3,000

At 50.53%, apartments priced $1,500 - $2,000 represent the bulk of Hanford, California rentals, while condos priced $2,500 - $3,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.27%.

Hanford, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 7,051
Owner occupied housing units 11,444

Renters take up 38% of Hanford, California real estate, occupying a total of 7,051 units, while homeowners live in 11,444 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.4

Renter median household income**

$47,154

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

3.11

Rental vacancy rate**

1.3%

Hanford, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 330
1 bed 1,027
2 beds 2,516
3 beds 2,642
4 beds 491
5 or more beds 45

There are 2,642 rentals in Hanford, California with 3 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 37%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 45 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Hanford, California homes for rent is 4.4.

Hanford, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 507
25 - 34 years 1,474
35 - 44 years 2,182
45 - 54 years 924
55 - 59 years 547
60 - 64 years 402
65 - 74 years 555
75 - 84 years 355
85 years and over 105

Most condos for rent in Hanford, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (31%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 1%.

Hanford, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 4,775
Non-Family Households 2,276

Hanford, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 3,524
No related children of the householder under 18 3,527

A total of 4,775 apartments for rent in Hanford, California, or 68% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 50% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 3,524 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Hanford, California is 3.11.

Hanford, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,581
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,704
Some college or associate's degree 2,835
Bachelor's degree or higher 931

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 13% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 22% of the homes for rent in Hanford, California.

Hanford, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 534
Built 2000 - 2009 502
Built 1990 - 1999 901
Built 1980 - 1989 1,998
Built 1970 - 1979 1,307
Built 1960 - 1969 745
Built 1950 - 1959 529
Built 1940 - 1949 300
Built 1939 or earlier 228

The highest share of Hanford, California apartment rentals, namely 28% or 1,998 units, were Built 1980 - 1989, followed by those Built 1970 - 1979 (19%, 1,307 units), and the ones Built 1990 - 1999 (13%, 901 units).

Hanford, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 405
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,049
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,708
Moved in 2000 to 2009 497
Moved in 1990 to 1999 307
Moved in 1989 or earlier 85

Median year renter moved into unit 2016

Most Hanford, California renters (53%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Hanford, California condos for rent is 2016.

Hanford, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 914
1 vehicle available 3,097
2 vehicles available 2,301
3 vehicles available 616
4 vehicles available 52
5 or more vehicles available 71

When it comes to transportation options, 44% of Hanford, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 33% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 13% have No vehicle available.

Hanford, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 6,278
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,086
Walked 174
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 237
Worked at home 634

Hanford, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 18,134
Moved within same county 2,041
Moved from different county within same state 896
Moved from different state 216
Moved from abroad 325

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Hanford, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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