At a Glance
Median Income
$62,073
$27,456 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $396,143
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
56.4% high school+
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.3% smoking rate
How Terra Bella Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Terra Bella's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Terra Bella a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Terra Bella residents earn a median household income of $62,073 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,456. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,758 business establishments, including 731 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Terra Bella is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,143. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 35.8% 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 1984.
Education
3.1% of adults in Terra Bella hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
56.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Terra Bella has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population1,658
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density757/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born38.7%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,073
Per Capita$27,456
Unemployment
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$25,415M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,000
Rent$1,082
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$396,143
Housing Units589
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,206/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation488 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+56.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries22
Did You Know?
The median home in Terra Bella was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
38.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 731 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.