Kingsburg, CA

Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,589 Population 3,366/sq mi density
$82,562 Median Income $36,788 per capita
$356,900 Home Value $476,526 Zillow
$1,117 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
166 Violent Crime/100K 1,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$82,562 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$356,900 home value, $1,117/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingsburg, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,562
10% above
$36,788 per capita
Home Value
$356,900
27% above
Zillow: $476,526
Median Rent
$1,117/mo
4% below
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
56% below
1,332/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Kingsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
127%
Rent
96%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
194%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingsburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kingsburg residents earn a median household income of $82,562 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,788. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingsburg is $356,900 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,526. Median rent is $1,117/month, with 28.6% 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

Kingsburg reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,332/100K.

Education

19.8% of adults in Kingsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingsburg 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 67.

Data Overview

People

Population12,589
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,366/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$82,562
Per Capita$36,788
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

A
Home Value$356,900
Rent$1,117
Ownership73.5%
Zillow$476,526
Housing Units4,482
Rent Burden28.6%

Crime

F
Violent166/100K
Property1,332/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain8.1 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation305 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries41

Did You Know?

Kingsburg was founded in 1908.
The median home in Kingsburg was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.