At a Glance
Median Income
$49,279
$16,393 per capita
Home Value
$231,400
Zillow: $308,818
Median Rent
$951/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
51.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.1%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
17.6% smoking rate
How Orosi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orosi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orosi a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orosi residents earn a median household income of $49,279 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,393. The unemployment rate stands at 18.1% (403% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% 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 Orosi is $231,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,818. Median rent is $951/month, with 32.3% 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 1992.
Education
5.8% of adults in Orosi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
51.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orosi has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population8,679
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density3,364/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born44.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,279
Per Capita$16,393
Unemployment18.1%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A
Home Value$231,400
Rent$951
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$308,818
Housing Units2,154
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes18.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation372 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+51.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Orosi was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
44.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.