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Tulare, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kings County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
69,984 Population 3,374/sq mi density
$69,517 Median Income $26,459 per capita
$301,200 Home Value $348,908 Zillow
$1,354 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
401 Violent Crime/100K 2,255 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$69,517 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$301,200 home value, $1,354/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
401 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Tulare, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,517
7% below
$26,459 per capita
Home Value
$301,200
7% above
Zillow: $348,908
Median Rent
$1,354/mo
16% above
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
401/100K
5% above
2,255/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Tulare Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tulare's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
93%
Home Value
107%
Rent
116%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tulare 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

Tulare residents earn a median household income of $69,517 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,459. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% 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 Tulare is $301,200 , 7% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $348,908. Median rent is $1,354/month, with 33.3% 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 1988.

Safety & Crime

Tulare reports 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,255/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.

Education

10.7% of adults in Tulare hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tulare 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 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.

Data Overview

People

Population69,984
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density3,374/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$69,517
Per Capita$26,459
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084

Housing

A
Home Value$301,200
Rent$1,354
Ownership58.5%
Zillow$348,908
Housing Units20,905
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent401/100K
Property2,255/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary345/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,188/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation279 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Tulare was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% 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.