Living in Reedley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reedley · Census data 2020–2024
Reedley has 25,609 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $63,307 (36% lower than the California median), the median home value is $334,800, the median rent is $1,288/month.
Reedley at a glance
- Population
- 25,609
- Median age
- 32.3State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $63,307State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $334,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,288/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Reedley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Reedley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reedley the median home value is $334,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,288 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,049 a month in housing costs.
Reedley median household income
The median household income in Reedley is $63,307 and the income per person is $25,275. 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Reedley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,619
- Owner-occupied
- 56.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.6%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 3.45
Reedley demographics
- Population
- 25,609
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 7,311
- Foreign-born
- 27.2%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reedley ›
Education in Reedley
16% of adults 25 and older in Reedley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reedley
- Unemployment rate
- 13.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Reedley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley | 25,609 | $63,307 | $334,800 | $1,288 |
| Dinuba | 25,475 | $59,484 | $275,000 | $1,209 |
| Parlier | 14,507 | $52,357 | $256,400 | $1,105 |
| Delft Colony | 1,043 | $36,798 | — | $793 |
| Sultana | 783 | $47,083 | $337,500 | $850 |
| Orange Cove | 9,695 | $46,629 | $254,000 | $1,103 |
| London | 1,800 | $48,750 | $215,300 | $1,019 |
| Kingsburg | 12,755 | $76,913 | $373,800 | $1,277 |
| Minkler | 857 | $66,365 | $589,100 | $880 |
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What is the median household income in Reedley, CA?
The median household income in Reedley is $63,307, 36% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Reedley?
The median home value in Reedley is $334,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Reedley?
The median gross rent in Reedley is $1,288 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Reedley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the California median; unemployment of 13.4%; a poverty rate of 22.3%.
What is the median age in Reedley?
The median age in Reedley is 32.3 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Reedley?
The average commute to work in Reedley is 25 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reedley?
The unemployment rate in Reedley is 13.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reedley?
16% of adults in Reedley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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