Visalia, CA


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Visalia, CA

About Visalia, CA

Visalia, California is a vibrant city in Tulare County. From hiking trails to shopping centers and historic sites, there's something for everyone here. Enjoy the cool climate of the Sierra Nevada foothills and explore nearby Sequoia National Park with stunning views and unique natural attractions. The city also offers excellent schools, universities and medical centers for students and families alike. Whether you’re looking for a place to settle down or just seeking some adventure, Visalia has it all! 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: Visalia
Zip Codes: 93291 93277 93292
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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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Visalia Cost of Living

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

$349,900
+3.4% higher than avg
$69,252
+0.3% higher than avg
7.8 / 7.4
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Visalia Crime
47 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Visalia, California
$66,960
for a family
$36,800
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Visalia
   Nearby national parks
Economy
   Winter climate
Arts and culture
   Small town atmosphere
Isolation
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I've lived in the city of Visalia for 3 years now. Relocated to accommodate a territory sales job. If I were allowed, I'd go w. a 3 1/2 Star rating. If not for the  More
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Quite possibly the most miserable city/town I have lived in. Why?: * Air quality is toxic and dangerous from a combination of intensive agricultural farming and diesel  More
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So Visalia's NE, NW, SW, and Downtown are nice areas. The worst part of town is north of Houston between Dinuba BLVD and Ben Maddox. Here you will see lots of  More
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