Bard, CA — income, home value, property tax, and sales tax.
Around Bard, ZIP 92259 sits in working-class territory: a median household income of $43,500 and per-capita income of $23,916 fall well below statewide norms. Homes here carry a median value of $159,200, and the county's 0.77% effective property tax rate applies to that base, producing a comparatively contained annual bill. Shoppers pay a combined 7.75% sales tax on purchases. Together these figures sketch a community where earnings are limited but the tax structure leans lightly on property owners, while everyday consumption carries a somewhat higher cost.