At a Glance
Median Income
$52,986
$13,664 per capita
Home Value
$224,800
Zillow: $248,344
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
461/100K
203/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
51.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
19.4% smoking rate
How Avenal Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avenal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avenal a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avenal residents earn a median household income of $52,986 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,664. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avenal is $224,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,344. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Avenal reports 461 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 203/100K.
Education
4.4% of adults in Avenal hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
51.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avenal has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population13,441
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density690/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born36.3%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$52,986
Per Capita$13,664
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A
Home Value$224,800
Rent$1,060
Ownership44.8%
Zillow$248,344
Housing Units3,198
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent461/100K
Property203/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation1,104 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+51.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute31 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Avenal was founded in 1979.
The median home in Avenal was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
36.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.