Visalia, CA
Population 142,649 · Visalia, CA MSA. Moving to or from Visalia? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
142,649
Cost of living (RPP)
99.825
Annual avg temp
63°F
Typical home
$396,184
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $79,952 |
| Median age | 33.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.3% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $340,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,397/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.07 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 99.825 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 156.446, goods 105.168, services 84.053. Source: BEA, Visalia, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
63°F
January low
38°F
July high
94°F
Annual snow
0.1"
Annual precipitation 10.3". Station: VISALIA, CA US (1.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$396,184
ZHVI YoY
+0.8%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,824/mo
ZORI YoY
+3.0%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Visalia-Porterville, CA
Total employment (MSA)
168,730
Median wage (annual)
$42,350
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations | 23,120 | $34,050 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | 21,100 | $34,050 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 18,650 | $39,040 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15,530 | $46,390 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 13,770 | $63,530 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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