At a Glance
Median Income
$73,544
$31,281 per capita
Home Value
$323,600
Zillow: $383,336
Median Rent
$1,196/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
478/100K
1,188/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Hanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hanford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hanford residents earn a median household income of $73,544 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,281. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% 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 Hanford is $323,600 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,336. Median rent is $1,196/month, with 29.7% 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.
Safety & Crime
Hanford reports 478 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,188/100K. The murder rate is 5.0/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Hanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hanford has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population59,389
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density3,312/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born16.3%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,544
Per Capita$31,281
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A
Home Value$323,600
Rent$1,196
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$383,336
Housing Units19,374
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent478/100K
Property1,188/100K
Murder5.0/100K
Assault384/100K
Burglary164/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation236 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations49
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Hanford was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
16.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.