At a Glance
Median Income
$70,574
$17,883 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
Zillow: $260,608
Median Rent
$1,466/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
2,845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
51.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Pixley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pixley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pixley 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
Pixley residents earn a median household income of $70,574 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,883. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% 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 Pixley is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,608. Median rent is $1,466/month, with 30.3% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Pixley reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,845/100K.
Education
6.4% of adults in Pixley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
51.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pixley has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population3,796
Median Age22.7 yrs
Density723/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,574
Per Capita$17,883
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$1,466
Ownership48.2%
Zillow$260,608
Housing Units1,096
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent412/100K
Property2,845/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain7.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation269 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+51.9%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute29 min
Broadband72.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Pixley was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.9% 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.