At a Glance
Median Income
$62,923
$24,752 per capita
Home Value
$311,700
Zillow: $388,960
Median Rent
$1,198/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
565/100K
878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
67.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
15.0% smoking rate
How Reedley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reedley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reedley a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reedley residents earn a median household income of $62,923 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,752. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% 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 Reedley is $311,700 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,960. Median rent is $1,198/month, with 32.5% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Reedley reports 565 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 878/100K. The murder rate is 15.3/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Reedley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
67.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reedley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population25,446
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density4,536/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born29.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,923
Per Capita$24,752
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B+
Home Value$311,700
Rent$1,198
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$388,960
Housing Units7,320
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent565/100K
Property878/100K
Murder15.3/100K
Assault462/100K
Burglary160/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation346 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+67.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Reedley was founded in 1913.
The median home in Reedley was built in 1982.
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.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
29.0% 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.