At a Glance
Median Income
$50,563
$20,586 per capita
Home Value
$268,400
Zillow: $309,308
Median Rent
$920/mo
32.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
503/100K
1,824/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
61.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.1%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Lindsay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lindsay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lindsay a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lindsay residents earn a median household income of $50,563 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,586. The unemployment rate stands at 9.1% (153% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% 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 Lindsay is $268,400 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,308. Median rent is $920/month, with 32.8% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Lindsay reports 503 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,824/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
5.2% of adults in Lindsay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
61.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lindsay has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population12,572
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density4,320/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$50,563
Per Capita$20,586
Unemployment9.1%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
B+
Home Value$268,400
Rent$920
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$309,308
Housing Units3,763
Rent Burden32.8%
Crime
F
Violent503/100K
Property1,824/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault372/100K
Burglary350/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking16.5%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation378 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+61.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Lindsay was founded in 1910.
The median home in Lindsay was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
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