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Tehachapi, CA

Tehachapi is a city in Kern County, California, United States, in the Tehachapi Mountains, at an elevation of 3,970 feet (1,210 m), between the San Joaquin Valley and the Mojave Desert. Tehachapi is 35 miles (56 km) east-southeast of Bakersfield and 20 miles (32 km) west of Mojave. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10 square miles (26 km2) and a population of 14,414. The Tehachapi area is known for the nearby Tehachapi Loop (a popular railfan site), the Pacific Crest Trail, and for the excellent conditions for the aerial sport of gliding.

The Kawaiisu people (also Nuwu ("people" in Kawaiisu), or Nuooah) are the Native American tribe whose homeland was the Tehachapi Valley, and seasonally the southern Sierra Nevada and the Mojave Desert, for thousands of years. Downtown Tehachapi is approximately 15 miles (24 km) from the White Wolf Fault, 6 miles (10 km) from the Garlock Fault, and 30 miles (50 km) from the San Andreas Fault. The 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake on the San Andreas Fault had an estimated magnitude of 7.9 but there is no record of the local effects of this quake. The Garlock Fault last ruptured approximately 500 years ago.

One possibility for the origin of the name Tehachapi comes from the Kawaiisu language. It may be derived from the word "hard climb" or tihachipia, according to the Tomi-Kahni Resource Center. The settlement has been formerly known and spelled as Tehachapai; Tehachapi; Tehachepi; Tehachipi; and Summit Station. According to Yokuts informant Wahumchah, recorded by anthropologist Frank Forrest Latta, Tehachapi derives from a Yokuts-Ute amalgam, from Yokuts taheech[e] "oak-covered flat" + Ute pah' "water" (cl. Pah-ute, lit. 'Water Ute'). On an 1864 map of California, the name appears as Taheechepah

Downtown Tehachapi is approximately 15 miles (24 km) from the White Wolf Fault, 6 miles (10 km) from the Garlock Fault, and 30 miles (50 km) from the San Andreas Fault. The 1857 Fort Tejon earthquake on the San Andreas Fault had an estimated magnitude of 7.9 but there is no record of the local effects of this quake. The Garlock Fault last ruptured approximately 500 years ago.

Tehachapi gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Tehachapi Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Adult Open Gym, Lion Heart MMA, and The Gym. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Tehachapi, such as the Meadowbrook Park Loop and the Tehachapi Mountain Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Tehachapi, CA are Tehachapi Depot Museum, Tehachapi Heritage League Museum, and Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park.

Population: 11,114 (2024). ZIP code: 93561. Area code: 661. Elevation: 3,970′. Area: 10.25 sq mi (26.54 km2). 

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Is Tehachapi, CA a good place to live?

Living in Tehachapi offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Tehachapi, there are a lot of parks. Residents of Tehachapi tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Tehachapi are above average.

Is Tehachapi, CA expensive?

The median home price in Tehachapi is $340,000 with a median price per sqft of $218. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Tehachapi to be 99.7% of the national average. This makes it an average US city.

Is Tehachapi, CA safe?

The crime rate in Tehachapi is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest. However, at 30 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Tehachapi is 1 in 34. Based on FBI crime data, Tehachapi is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Tehachapi has a crime rate that is higher than 80% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Tehachapi

Tehachapi Recreation and Community Services Department

Adult Open Gym

Lion Heart MMA 

The Gym

Meadowbrook Park Loop

Tehachapi Mountain Trail

Tehachapi Depot Museum

Tehachapi Heritage League Museum

Tomo-Kahni State Historic Park

Niche

Zero Down

NeighborhoodScout

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