Plainview, CA


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Plainview, CA

About Plainview, CA

Living in Plainview, CA is a wonderful experience. The small city is full of friendly people and offers plenty of activities for people of all ages to enjoy. There are several parks, restaurants, and shops, as well as easy access to public transportation. The weather is usually mild and sunny, so outdoor activities are popular year-round. The local schools are highly rated, providing great educational opportunities for families with children. All in all, living in Plainview is a great choice! Small agricultural towns - Central California, southeastern portion of the Central Valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.

State: California
County: Tulare County
Metro Area: Visalia Metro Area
City: Plainview
Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
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Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 327 ft above sea level

This San Joaquin Valley agricultural area is one of the largest producers of oranges and citrus fruits in the world. The flat landscape rises dramatically from flat orchard land to Sequoia National Park, just 50 miles to the east. The downtown areas of both Visalia and Porterville are fairly neat and functional but lack interest.

Once California’s “bargain” metro area, the Cost of Living Index and median home prices have begun to rise. Activities include outdoor recreation and some water sports. There is little in the way of entertainment or intellectual stimulation nearby. The increasing cost profile, lack of economic diversity, weak economic growth, and low educational attainment have driven the ranking down, but there is opportunity for improvement under the right set of circumstances. Fresno is 40 miles northwest, but bigger cities are all more than 100 miles distant.

Just to the east, the Sierra Nevada rise dramatically, first as oak-studded foothills and then as a high ridge of granite, with peaks over 14,000 feet. Winter snow cover on these peaks creates a dramatic landscape. The climate is generally pleasant except for summer hot spells. Summers are hot and dry and winters are mild and relatively wet with 90% of annual precipitation. Summer evenings may be cooled by mountain breezes. Dense ground fogs are common, freezes are not.

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Plainview Cost of Living

Nearby national parks, winter climate, and small town atmosphere make Plainview a great place to live.

$106,600
-217.2% lower than avg
$42,813
-61.2% lower than avg
7.5 / 7.5
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Plainview Crime
50.5 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Plainview, California
$20,520
for a family
$28,000
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Plainview
   Nearby national parks
Economy
   Winter climate
Arts and culture
   Small town atmosphere
Isolation
Cost of Living