Here's what it costs to live in Visalia, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,490 per month, while the typical home is valued around $371,500. Households earn a median of $81,989 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 54. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$81,989
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,490
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$371,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,116
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,123
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,474
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,028
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
143,939
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Census ACS
Average AQI
54.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,476
Per month
Avg Home Value
$387,750
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
81°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.0%
What is the cost of living index for Visalia?
The cost of living index for Visalia is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Visalia?
The median gross rent in Visalia is $1,490 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Visalia?
The median household income in Visalia is $81,989 per year.
What is the median home value in Visalia?
The median home value in Visalia is $371,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Visalia?
Visalia has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 54.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Visalia?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
