At a Glance
Median Income
$79,952
$33,910 per capita
Home Value
$340,600
Zillow: $397,626
Median Rent
$1,397/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
445/100K
2,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
12.1% smoking rate
How Visalia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Visalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Visalia 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
Visalia residents earn a median household income of $79,952 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,910. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% 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 Visalia is $340,600 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,626. Median rent is $1,397/month, with 29.4% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Visalia reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,169/100K. The murder rate is 4.8/100K.
Education
22.9% of adults in Visalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Visalia has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population142,649
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density3,705/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,952
Per Capita$33,910
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A
Home Value$340,600
Rent$1,397
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$397,626
Housing Units47,804
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent445/100K
Property2,169/100K
Murder4.8/100K
Assault275/100K
Burglary268/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation322 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations36
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Visalia was founded in 1874.
The median home in Visalia was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
14.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.