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Avenal, CA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Elizabeth Howard

Studio apartments in Avenal -options?

Been living here since 2024. Crime rate is something to consider -Avenal sits at 531.1 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

7 replies 12 upvotes housing
Emilia Collins

Worst things about Avenal nobody talks about

Random thought, Military spouse here. With a population of 13,441, Avenal is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but sti...

14 replies 1 upvotes best-worst
Jacob

Best coffee shops in Avenal?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2015. Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,060 for rent here. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,060/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

1 replies 0 upvotes qa
Everett R.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Avenal?

So, Been living here since 2016. Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. Homes are going for about $224,800 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here?

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Lydia P.

Is Avenal worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, Rent is about $1,060/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here...

5 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Emilia Collins

Affordable areas near Avenal?

Hey folks, I've been here for 8 years and Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,060 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young sing...

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Jacob

Avenal in the winter -how bad?

Hey, The median home value here is around $224,800, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $52,986 in Avenal. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a...

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desert_serenity35

What Avenal does better than anywhere else

Hello, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $224,800, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $224,800 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? Cheers.

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Michael Reed

Day-to-day life in Avenal, CA

My partner and I are Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the community is solid

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Jack Garcia

Starting a business in Avenal?

OK so Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Thoughts? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

5 replies 15 upvotes jobs
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