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Visalia, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Visalia.

Population: 163,333 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Visalia, CA is $404,878 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $416,833 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,874/month. 51 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$404,878

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$404,878
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+85.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$405,011
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$416,833
Median list price
$470,817
Median price per sqft
$249
1-year sale-price change
-1.1%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
76
For-sale inventory
405
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
96
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
43 days
New listings (monthly)
138

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,874/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
51
Elementary schools
31
Middle schools
5
High schools
12
Charter schools
10
School districts serving the area
Sycamore Valley Academy District, Valley Life Charter District, Visalia Unified
Schools include
Sycamore Valley Academy, Valley Life Charter, La Joya Middle, Conyer Elementary, Crestwood Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AHB
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 95% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Selma Treating Co. (17.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.4 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
69
Days with Good air quality
94
Days with Moderate air quality
189
Days with Unhealthy air quality
19
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,410
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,231

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (47 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
85
Nearest airport
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Visalia Municipal Airport (VIS) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER, ADVENTIST HEALTH HANFORD, SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
70
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-698 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,773
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
140,865
Average weekly wage
$896
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,065

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

VisaliaState medianUS median
Median home value$404,878$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$416,833$696,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$1,874/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,773$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Visalia, CA?
$404,878.
What is the median sale price in Visalia, CA?
$416,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Visalia, CA?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Visalia, CA?
Typical rent: $1,874/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Visalia, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, heatWave, inlandFlooding, landslide, lightning.
Is Visalia, CA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AHB; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Visalia, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 95% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Visalia, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Visalia, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Visalia, CA?
51 schools (31 elementary, 5 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Visalia, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Visalia, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 69. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Visalia, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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