East Porterville, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tulare County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
4,567 Population 2,154/sq mi density
$38,482 Median Income $12,788 per capita
$213,100 Home Value $323,742 Zillow
$886 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,482 median income, 21.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$213,100 home value, $886/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

East Porterville, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,482
49% below
$12,788 per capita
Home Value
$213,100
24% below
Zillow: $323,742
Median Rent
$886/mo
24% below
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
52.7% high school+
Unemployment
21.1%
486% above
39.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How East Porterville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Porterville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
51%
Home Value
76%
Rent
76%
Poverty
320%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
586%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Porterville a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Porterville residents earn a median household income of $38,482 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,788. The unemployment rate stands at 21.1% (486% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,758 business establishments, including 731 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Porterville is $213,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,742. Median rent is $886/month, with 36.4% 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 1968.

Education

3.4% of adults in East Porterville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 52.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Porterville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.

Data Overview

People

Population4,567
Median Age27.8 yrs
Density2,154/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born34.5%
Veterans1.2%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,482
Per Capita$12,788
Unemployment21.1%
Poverty39.7%
County GDP$25,415M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

B+
Home Value$213,100
Rent$886
Ownership49.5%
Zillow$323,742
Housing Units1,400
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death9,206/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation492 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+52.7%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute35 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in East Porterville was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
34.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 731 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.