Visalia, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Tulare County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Visalia based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Visalia
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 75Income: 53Home Value: 34Safety: 100Education: 21Median Age: 56Climate: 50Cost of Living: 66

Quick Stats

Population

142,649

2023 ACS

Median Income

$79,952

2023

Median Home Value

$340,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,397

2023

Median Age

33.5

Unemployment

5.9%

Cost of Living Index

131.4

100 = national avg

Visalia is a city in Tulare County, California, with a population of 142,649 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Visalia is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Visalia is $79,952, and the median home value is $340,600. The cost of living index is 131.4 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,397 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, and the median age is 33.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

142,649

Male

70,185

49.2%

Female

72,464

50.8%

Median Age

33.5

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

14.4%

High School or Higher

30.8%

Foreign Born

14.6%

Veterans

4.2%

Married

37.3%

Avg Household Size

3.0

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.404

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

49.3%

Foreign Born

14.6%

White
49.3%
Black
2.5%
Asian
6.5%
Native American
1.6%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
19.1%
Other
21.1%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

51.7%

73,692 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

48.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
67,179 (91.2%)
Puerto Rican
555 (0.8%)
Cuban
235 (0.3%)
Dominican
89 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
868 (1.2%)
Guatemalan
1,332 (1.8%)
Colombian
185 (0.3%)
Honduran
42 (0.1%)
Ecuadorian
29 (0.0%)
Peruvian
350 (0.5%)
Other Hispanic
2,827 (3.8%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
433 (4.7%)
Chinese
1,506 (16.4%)
Filipino
1,734 (18.8%)
Vietnamese
135 (1.5%)
Korean
464 (5.0%)
Japanese
260 (2.8%)
Pakistani
223 (2.4%)
Cambodian
192 (2.1%)
Hmong
1,142 (12.4%)
Thai
39 (0.4%)
Laotian
934 (10.2%)
Taiwanese
11 (0.1%)
Other Asian
2,126 (23.1%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
13 (18.3%)
Samoan
31 (43.7%)
Chamorro
12 (16.9%)
Other Pacific Islander
12 (16.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
31 (1.4%)
Navajo
8 (0.4%)
Apache
45 (2.0%)
Other Native American
2,164 (96.0%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

131,861

English Only

65.4%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

38,338 speakers

Limited English

11.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
38,338 (29.1%)
Other Asian
2,448 (1.9%)
Other Indo-European
1,306 (1.0%)
Chinese
1,042 (0.8%)
Arabic
647 (0.5%)
Tagalog
594 (0.5%)
Korean
529 (0.4%)
Other Languages
212 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
151 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
143 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

88.5%

Limited English Proficiency

11.6%

Spanish
32.6% limited English
Other Asian
36.0% limited English
Other Indo-European
24.1% limited English
Chinese
65.3% limited English
Arabic
22.9% limited English
Tagalog
32.8% limited English
Korean
51.0% limited English
Other Languages
12.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
53.6% limited English
Slavic Languages
13.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

6,002

4.2% of population

Disability Rate

34.5%

2,068 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$51,320

Unemployment Rate

5.5%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
26.5%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
27.6%
Vietnam
30.2%
Korea
4.8%
World War II
0.6%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.9%
35-54
27.5%
55-64
17.2%
65-74
24.2%
75+
21.1%

Male Veterans

5,525

92.1%

Female Veterans

477

7.9%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$51,320

Non-Veteran Income

$36,761

Difference

$14,559

39.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

2,068

Without Disability

3,934

Disability Rate

34.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

52,288

#1 Ancestry

English

7.4% (10,576)

#2 Ancestry

German

6.6% (9,434)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

6.1% (8,706)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
7.4%
German
6.6%
Irish
6.1%
Portuguese
2.5%
Italian
2.1%
American
2.0%
Dutch
1.4%
French
1.3%
Arab
1.0%
European
0.9%
Scottish
0.8%
Swedish
0.7%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Norwegian
0.6%
Polish
0.5%
British
0.4%
Welsh
0.3%
Sub-Saharan African
0.3%
Russian
0.3%
Danish
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

46,466

Family Households

34,892

75.1%

Married Couples

23,174

49.9%

Non-Family Households

11,574

24.9%

Single Mother Households

7,876

17.0%

Single Father Households

3,842

8.3%

Living Alone

9,018

19.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

34,960

In Married Couple

22,886

65.5%

With Single Mother

8,611

24.6%

With Single Father

3,463

9.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$84,910

Married Couple Income

$99,604

Single Mother Income

$53,135

Single Father Income

$71,703

Avg Family Size

3.0

Avg Non-Family Size

3.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

4,078

Grandparents Responsible

1,093

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$79,952

+9% vs national

Per Capita Income

$33,910

-9% vs national

Poverty Rate

11.3%

-17% vs national

Gini Index

0.4152

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.9%

+14% vs national

SNAP Recipients

18.7%

of households

How Visalia Compares

Visalia vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Visalia is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Visalia. The median household income here is $79,952.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
10.7%
$25-50K
17.8%
$50-75K
17.1%
$75-100K
15.8%
$100-150K
19.1%
$150-200K
8.9%
$200K+
10.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.9%

-22% vs CA avg

Labor Force

67,867

Employed

63,581

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

30.8%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.5

Work from Home

7.2%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

131.4

100 = national avg

+31.4 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$57,812

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$136,647

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
158.1
Food
111.1
Transportation
122.2
Healthcare
108.9
Utilities
118.3

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,123

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,474

per month

The median household income in Visalia, CA is $79,952, which is 9.2% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $33,910. The poverty rate of 11.3% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4152, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 67,867. 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 78.8% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 131.4, which is 31.4% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 158.1. A single adult needs to earn approximately $57,812 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$401,000

Median List Price

$429,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$244

Days on Market

29

Active Inventory

252

Months of Supply

3.2

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$388,752

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,873

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

30.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

32.5%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
30.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
32.5%
Listings with Price Drops
26.2%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 1.5%List Price ↑ 0.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

80

New Listings

134

Pending Sales

114

Homes Sold ↓ 32.8%New Listings ↓ 0.7%Pending ↑ 1.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$244

Median List $/SF

$241

Sale $/SF ↑ 6.1%List $/SF ↑ 0.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Visalia, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Visalia, CA metro area, home prices have risen 400.3% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 49.3%. The 10-year growth rate is 100.7%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 7.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Visalia, CA housing market rather than Visalia alone.

40yr ↑ 400.3%20yr ↑ 49.3%10yr ↑ 100.7%5yr ↑ 51.3%2yr ↑ 7.8%Q1 1978 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Visalia, CA

Visalia vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Visalia is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$340,600

Median Rent

$1,397

Total Housing Units

48,737

Vacancy Rate

4.7%

Owner Occupied

60.8%

Renter Occupied

39.2%

Median Property Tax

$2,620

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,634

Housing Types

Single Family
79.6%
Multi-Family
17.3%
Mobile Home
3.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,620

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.77%

of home value

Median Home Value

$340,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,765

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,620) by the median home value ($340,600). In Visalia, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.77%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Visalia, CA is $401,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 29 days on the market. 30.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.2 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $244. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,873/month. About 60.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1987. There are 48,737 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,620. The effective tax rate is 0.77%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

4.37

per 1,000 residents

+68% vs national

Property Crime Rate

21.30

per 1,000 residents

+24% vs national

Total Crimes

3,750

2024

Violent Clearance

42%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

-4.3%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Visalia Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Visalia vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Visalia is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 6.3%Property ↓ 30.5%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Visalia police solve 100% of murder cases but only 12% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent70.05100.0%
RapeViolent990.6820.2%
RobberyViolent1380.9428.3%
Aggravated AssaultViolent3922.6850.8%
BurglaryProperty3842.6313.3%
Larceny/TheftProperty2,21915.1914.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty5093.4811.8%

Visalia, CA reported 638 violent crimes and 3,112 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 4.37 per 1,000 residents is 68.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 42% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 2,219 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 15.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20246383,1124.3721.30
20236623,4964.5624.11
20227123,4294.9423.79
20205553,0774.0922.67
20195873,9004.3528.90
20184503,9783.3529.64
20174574,3963.4633.27
20164814,1963.6731.99
20156083,9954.6630.64

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.0

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

96.2

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

61.9

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

8.0

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

23

Public Assistance

$100.4M

Individual Assistance

$2.7M

Most Common Type

Flood

8 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $99.8M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$33.2M$374K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodJan 2023$654Kβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Sqf Fire Complex β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireAug 2020$1.8M$7K
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$63.0M$2.3M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Pier Fire β†’FireSep 2017β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodApr 2017$231Kβ€”
Cedar Fire β†’FireAug 2016β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$1.5Mβ€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingMar 2007β€”β€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation β†’HurricaneSep 2005β€”β€”
Ca-citrus Crop Damage 2/2/99 β†’FreezingFeb 1999β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms and Flooding β†’Severe StormFeb 1998β€”β€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud and Landsli… β†’Severe StormJan 1997β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding Landslide… β†’Severe StormMar 1995β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storm, Mud & Land Slides, … β†’FloodFeb 1993β€”β€”
Severe Freeze β†’FreezingFeb 1991β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 25 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

364

Total Claims Paid

$4,317,459

Avg Claim Payout

$11,861

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

6

Federal Funding

$370,407

Properties Protected

1

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.52

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$75,000
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic1$0
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan1$92,602
91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$66,626
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$136,179

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Visalia has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (8 declarations). 364 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $100,405,213 in public assistance recovery funding. $2,725,839 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.2%

3.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.4%

1.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.6%

Arthritis

20.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.4%

Loneliness

35.3%

Lack of Support

26.9%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

6.1%

Vision

6.2%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Visalia has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.0 mi

Kaweah Health Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kaweah Health Medical Center5.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Adventist Health Tulare10.8 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”Yes
Adventist Health Hanford16.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Porterville Developmental Center21.1 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”
Adventist Health Reedley23.2 miAcute Care Hospitalsβ€”β€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

12

Pop. Served

4,668

Violations (5yr)

43

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LINNELL FARM LABOR CENTER6940
SEVILLE WATER COMPANY6911
WOODVILLE FARM LABOR CENTER6500
PATTERSON TRACT CSD5500
THE LAKES ASSOCIATION4950
EAST OROSI COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT42327
DELFT COLONY WATER4120
YETTEM WATER SYSTEM3501
BEDEL MUTUAL WATER COMPANY1550
SUNRISE MUTUAL WATER CO.1091
YOKOHL MUTUAL WATER CO9513
MOUNTAIN VIEW MHP440

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

85.0K MT

Top Emitter

CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INC VISALIA

65.8K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INC VISALIA
California Dairies Inc
Other65,762
Visalia Landfill
Tulare County Solid Waste Department
Waste19,280

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 12 water systems serving the area. 43 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 85.0K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

78.8%

+0% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-69% vs national

Work From Home

7.2%

-23% vs national

Carpool

11.7%

Walk / Bike

1.3%

combined

How Visalia's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

15

2023

6-Year Avg

10

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

5

Nighttime

6

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
20231215050
20221111051
202178010
20201213541
201999332
201866021

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Visalia, CA covers travel times and transportation modes. 78.8% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 7.2% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. 11.7% of workers carpool. 1.1% walk to work. In 2023, there were 15 traffic fatalities from 12 fatal crashes. 5 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

91.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.8%

of households

No Internet

7.3%

of households

Total Households

46,466

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
76.8%
Cellular Data Plan
86.9%
Satellite
9.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
10.5%
No Internet Access
7.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

96.3%

of households

Smartphone

93.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.8%

of households

Tablet

65.6%

of households

Any Computing Device
96.3%
Smartphone
93.3%
Desktop / Laptop
79.8%
Tablet
65.6%
Smartphone Only
10.9%
No Computer
3.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Visalia vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

12

Population Served

4,668

Violations (5yr)

43

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LINNELL FARM LABOR CENTERCommunityGround water6940
SEVILLE WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water6911
WOODVILLE FARM LABOR CENTERCommunityGround water6500
PATTERSON TRACT CSDCommunityGround water5500
THE LAKES ASSOCIATIONCommunityGround water4950
EAST OROSI COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICTCommunityGround water42327
DELFT COLONY WATERCommunityGround water4120
YETTEM WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3501
BEDEL MUTUAL WATER COMPANYCommunityGround water1550
SUNRISE MUTUAL WATER CO.CommunityGround water1091
YOKOHL MUTUAL WATER COCommunityGround water9513
MOUNTAIN VIEW MHPCommunityGround water440

91.2% of households in Visalia have broadband internet access. 76.8% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 10.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 7.3% of households have no internet access. 10.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 4,668 people. A total of 43 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Visalia is located in Tulare County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Visalia.

Election Overview

Source: Tulare County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

53,221

38.5%

GOP Votes

81,854

59.2%

Total Votes

138,271

Margin

R+20.7%

Shift from 2020

R+12.9pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+20.7%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202453,22181,854138,27138.5%59.2%R+20.7
202066,10577,579146,83245.0%52.8%R+7.8
201639,09950,48894,57141.3%53.4%R+12.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Tulare County recorded 138,271 total votes. Republicans won the county with 59.2% of the vote compared to 38.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+20.7%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+12.9pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Tulare County has shifted 8.7 percentage points toward Republicans.

Public Records Request

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

538

Total Assets

$1.2B

Total Income

$816.3M

Per 10K Residents

37.7

nonprofits

-18.0% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

62

Median Assets

$181K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
87
Human Services
48
Education
45
Recreation & Sports
35
Philanthropy
25
Arts & Culture
23
Mental Health
14
Housing & Shelter
14
Health Care
12
Community Improvement
11
Youth Development
10
Public Benefit
10
Animal-Related
9
Environment
8
Crime & Legal
8
Unknown
7
Employment
5
Food & Agriculture
5
Public Safety
5
International
5
Civil Rights
3
Voluntary Health
1
Medical Research
1
Science & Tech
1
76.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $889.9M of $1.2B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Visalia

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
FAMILY HEALTHCARE NETWORKHealth Care$349.9M$302.0M1979
SELF HELP ENTERPRISESHousing & Shelter$187.8M$105.3M1965
KAWEAH MANAGEMENT COMPANYHousing & Shelter$127.9M$13.1M1978
SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUSTEnvironment$49.4M$16.9M1993
CENTRAL VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOCIETYEducation$42.2M$14.5M1995
TURNING POINT OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA INCMental Health$36.0M$76.8M1971
COMMUNITY SERVICES & EMPLOYMENT TRAINING INCβ€”$27.4M$38.2M1977
SIERRA VILLAGE INCUnknown$24.9M$3.1M1993
KAWEAH DELTA HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONHealth Care$24.2M$7.4M1982
VISALIA SENIOR HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$20.4M$1.6M1974
COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS FOUNDATIONEducation$19.4M$2.7M1985
THE ACADEMIES CHARTER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONEducation$17.7M$11.5M2012
RYAN EVANS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$13.2M$11.3M2006
PROTEUS INCEmployment$13.2M$21.7M1972
TURNING POINT FOUNDATIONβ€”$11.6M$5.6M1980
PRO-YOUTHUnknown$11.6M$33.9M1994
COMMUNITY WATER CENTEREnvironment$9.1M$8.7M2009
KINGS TULARE CONTINUUM OF CARE ON HOMELESSNESSHousing & Shelter$8.9M$4.4M2025
VISALIA ROTARY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$8.5M$358K1996
ABLE INDUSTRIES INCEmployment$7.3M$4.6M1964
CALIFORNIA CITRUS RESEARCH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.1M$343K2016
SENCE FOUNDATIONβ€”$6.5M$3.3M1964
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTEREducation$6.4M$6.2M2002
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE SEQUOIAS INCEducation$6.4M$661K2003
ALMOND COURT INCHousing & Shelter$5.9M$1.3M1996
DWELLE FAMILY FOUNDATION INC A CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT BENEFIT CORPPhilanthropy$5.8M$3.0M1999
VISALIA RESCUE MISSIONβ€”$5.4M$7.4M1983
TMHSA HOUSINGHousing & Shelter$5.3M$114K2011
CENTRAL VALLEY RECOVERY SERVICES INCβ€”$5.0M$6.8M1972
STUDENTS INTERNATIONALInternational$4.5M$5.7M1995
FAMILY SERVICES OF TULARE COUNTYHuman Services$4.5M$6.9M1983
SAINT PAULS SCHOOLβ€”$4.4M$3.5M1969
GOLDEN STATE YMCAHuman Services$3.4M$3.1M1962
CASA OF TULARE COUNTYCivil Rights$3.2M$2.6M1992
PLANO DEVELOPMENT CORPHousing & Shelter$3.2M$1.1M1979
VALLEY LIFE CHARTER SCHOOLSEducation$3.2M$10.0M2011
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INCβ€”$3.0M$975K1987
KAWEAH DELTA HOSPICE FOUNDATIONHuman Services$2.9M$864K1979
VALLEY OAK SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALSAnimal-Related$2.7M$1.8M1982
PROVIDENT-SALIERNO FAMILY FOUNDATIONβ€”$2.7M$880K1992
KARING 4 KIDS FOSTER FAMILY AGENCY INCHuman Services$2.6M$3.0M2006
PARENTING NETWORK INCβ€”$2.5M$4.0M1989
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TULARE COUNTYYouth Development$2.4M$2.3M1998
VISALIAN FRIENDS OF THE FOX THEATREArts & Culture$2.3M$1.4M1997
FAMILY F O C U SHuman Services$2.3M$5.9M2001
SOURCE LGBT CENTER INCCivil Rights$2.3M$3.6M2016
NORTH PARK APARTMENTS HOUSING CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$2.3M$949K1996
LEON AND OLLIE CRAIG FOUNDATION INCEducation$2.2M$795K1998
SUCCESS IN RECOVERYHuman Services$1.9M$2.8M1998
BERRY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$1.3M1999

Visalia, CA has 538 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.2B. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 87 organizations. 62 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 37.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

910

Total Approved

$364.4M

Jobs Supported

8,315

Per 10K Residents

63.8

SBA loans

+15.2% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

105

Top Lender

Citizens Business Bank National Association

110 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)77% of all loans

Loans

699

Total Amount

$255.0M

Avg Loan

$364,837

Median Loan

$152,000

SBA Guaranteed

$188.7M(74%)

Jobs Supported

5,775

50423% of all loans

Loans

211

Total Amount

$109.4M

Avg Loan

$518,256

Median Loan

$334,000

7(a) β€” 77%504 β€” 23%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

114

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$86.2M

24% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$755,761

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance124 loans
NAICS 62
$40.7M
Other Services88 loans
NAICS 81
$43.7M
Construction88 loans
NAICS 23
$28.7M
Accommodation & Food Services84 loans
NAICS 72
$52.7M
Retail Trade76 loans
NAICS 44
$44.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel3$5.1M
Tulare Hospitality Investors Llc1$5.0M
Encore Petroleum Inc1$5.0M
Dhruv and Vedant Llc1$5.0M
Chahal Enterprise Inc #11$4.9M
Ic Kang Corporation1$4.6M
Ronald F. Barlet and Peggy A. Barlet2$3.8M
Soccer City 1852 Visalia Llc1$3.7M
Cutler Properties a California General Partnership1$3.6M
Optimal Aviation Services Llc6$3.5M

Visalia, CA has received 910 SBA loans totaling $364.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 699 loans (77% of the total), supporting 5,775 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 211 loans totaling $109.4M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Visalia is Citizens Business Bank National Association with 110 loans. That works out to 63.8 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

6

Total Population

176,922

Avg Median Income

-$111,052,035

Avg Home Value

-$110,860,344

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9322310,359$57,463$237,700$1,0343.1
93227177N/AN/AN/A0.1
932354,408$55,175$234,200$9164.2
9327753,406$79,532$320,500$1,40639.4
9329163,049$81,502$381,600$1,33184.2
9329245,523$80,784$330,600$1,418114.8

Visalia, CA has 6 ZIP codes with a combined population of 176,922. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$111,052,035. The average median home value is -$110,860,344. The average median monthly rent is -$111,110,093.

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