At a Glance
Median Income
$51,343
$14,319 per capita
Home Value
$269,000
Zillow: $271,025
Median Rent
$954/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.5%
43.8% high school+
Unemployment
23.4%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.3% smoking rate
How Earlimart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Earlimart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Earlimart a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Earlimart residents earn a median household income of $51,343 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,319. The unemployment rate stands at 23.4% (550% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% 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 Earlimart is $269,000 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,025. Median rent is $954/month, with 30.3% 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 1986.
Education
3.5% of adults in Earlimart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
43.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Earlimart has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°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
Population7,716
Median Age25.2 yrs
Density2,661/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born42.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,343
Per Capita$14,319
Unemployment23.4%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
B+
Home Value$269,000
Rent$954
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$271,025
Housing Units1,969
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation270 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.5%
High School+43.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Earlimart was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
42.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.