City in California, United States

Visalia

$389kMedian Home
344Days with 5+ hrs sun
81°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation141kCenter elevation331 ft
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Visalia is a city in the agricultural San Joaquin Valley of California. The population was 141,384 as per the 2020 census. Visalia is the fifth-most populous city in the San Joaquin Valley, the 38th most populous in California, and 183rd in the United States. As the county seat of Tulare County, Visalia serves as the economic and governmental center to one of the most productive agricultural counties in the country.Wikipedia

The hot season is intense. Most rain falls in winter. The hottest stretch is likely to shape daily routines. Rain is less frequent but tends to come in heavier bursts. The cool season tends to feel damp.

Intense hot seasonMild winter temperaturesWinter rainGateway to the Sequoias
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Where It Is

Location Context
Visalia, California
Latitude36.33°
Longitude-119.29°
Population141k
Center elevation331 ft

State Context

CaliforniaU.S. state

California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available

About the Region

California

California includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.

Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.

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People

City Profile

Median Age33 yrs
College Educated23%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home6%of workforce
Poverty Rate13%
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Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$1,868/mo
Median rent
$389k
Median home price
Rent burden30% of income
Household Income
$76k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Safety Score
64
Walk Score
39
School Rating
5.9/10
Internet
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The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
344
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

94% of the year
Avg High Temp
81°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Damp cool season
26% warm season / 75% cool season
Comfort Score
62/100
Good
Temp Swing
48°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
18"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
1"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
60
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

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Humidity Through The Year
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damp cool season
Summer 26% · Winter 75% · Jul-Jan 22-79%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
high
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
74 days
per year with AQI > 100
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