Visalia, California

Mid-size California city with community character

Pacific Visalia, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Visalia is a California city with a population of approximately 145K, part of the Visalia, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $401,379. Median household income is $75,658.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 145K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $401,379 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $75,658 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.8 minutes
  • Part of the Visalia, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

144,998

Source: Census ACS

$401,379

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$75,658

Source: Census ACS

21.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

122 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Tulare County (county-level results)

38%
59%
Democrat 53,221
Republican 81,854
Leans R+20.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 51.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 51.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 67.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.8

Location

Visalia, CA (36.3114, -119.3065)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.