Sign In Register

Visalia, CA Community

70 discussions from residents and visitors

Jose Cooper

What surprised you most about Visalia?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and With a population of 143K, Visalia is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

6 replies 50 upvotes best-worst
Waylon

First time home buyer in Visalia

Median household income is $79,952, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $340,600, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

1 replies 15 upvotes housing
Isaiah Thompson

Freelancing from Visalia — experience?

Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,397/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.

15 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Logan D.

Couple moving to Visalia from out of state

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 65°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Visalia? Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot ...

0 replies 47 upvotes moving
jace_mama

Internet providers in Visalia?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low.

7 replies 8 upvotes qa
wild_ezekiel38

Internet providers in Visalia?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 65°F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $340,600, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city...

22 replies 19 upvotes qa
Russell P.

Rent prices in Visalia getting crazy

Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Visalia? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1397 for a 2BR which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.

17 replies 59 upvotes housing
Serenity

Career opportunities in Visalia, CA

I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,397/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Visalia sits at 434.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $340,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd...

1 replies 40 upvotes jobs
Serenity

Relocating to Visalia, CA — pros and cons?

Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 143K people. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up.

2 replies 31 upvotes moving
Maya Walker

Life in Visalia as a young professional

So, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. Average temperature is around 65°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly goo...

13 replies 19 upvotes living
Logan D.

Job market in Visalia for tech?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

0 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Alexander Bennett

Visalia is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 65°F, so the weather is moderate.

6 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Alice Hernandez

Anyone else love living in Visalia?

First post here. My partner and I are It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think?

23 replies 27 upvotes living
stl_brooks

Commute times in Visalia — how bad?

I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rou...

3 replies 51 upvotes jobs
Ariana E.

Remote worker thinking about Visalia

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. Median household income is $79,952, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Visalia sits at 434.2 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which i...

3 replies 40 upvotes moving
Danielle S.

Considering Visalia vs Salt Lake City — help me decide

OK so Just moved here 14 months ago and Homes are going for about $340,600 on average. Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, ...

1 replies 37 upvotes moving
Elena G.

Best hidden gems in Visalia

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider — Visalia sits at 434.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $340,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Any advice would be gre...

15 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Elena G.

How is the nightlife in Visalia?

Hi all, Been living here since 2016. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Visalia sits at 434.2 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. TIA!

1 replies 42 upvotes qa
Danielle S.

Internet providers in Visalia?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider — Visalia sits at 434.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is...

1 replies 2 upvotes qa
Aaliyah

Visalia vs Denver — which is better?

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs?

6 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Jose Cooper

Visalia job market vs Sacramento

First post here. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. Rent is about $1,397/month for a decent place. Median household income is $79,952, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transi...

3 replies 3 upvotes jobs
Emmett W.

Co-working spaces in Visalia?

So, Just moved here 1 months ago and It's a a mid-size city city with about 143K people. The median home value here is around $340,600, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better o...

4 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Luna Gutierrez

Working remotely from Visalia

So, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider — Visalia sits at 434.2 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

30 replies 59 upvotes jobs
Eugene F.

Freelancing from Visalia — experience?

OK so Poverty rate is 8.8%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do?

8 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Marie M.

Day-to-day life in Visalia, CA

Curious what people think. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $340,600 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? Looking for...

2 replies 9 upvotes living
jace_mama

Thinking about relocating to Visalia from Albuquerque

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 65°F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 143K, Visalia is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $1,397 for rent here. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The c...

5 replies 13 upvotes moving
Jace Ramirez

Quick question about Visalia

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider — Visalia sits at 434.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $340,600, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

0 replies 0 upvotes qa
stl_brooks

Cheapest neighborhoods in Visalia?

OK so I'm originally from Los Angeles and The median home value here is around $340,600, which seems about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 143K people. With a population of 143K, Visalia is a mid-size city. Household incomes average around $79,952 in Visalia. There's a real sense of ...

7 replies 48 upvotes housing
← Back to Visalia Data