Living in Tulare, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tulare · Census data 2020–2024
Tulare has 70,945 residents with a median age of 29.5. The median household income is $72,410 (27% lower than the California median), the median home value is $329,800, the median rent is $1,435/month.
Tulare at a glance
- Population
- 70,945
- Median age
- 29.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $72,410State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $329,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,435/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 58.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Tulare a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tulare
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tulare the median home value is $329,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,435 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,888 a month in housing costs.
Tulare median household income
The median household income in Tulare is $72,410 and the income per person is $27,801. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Tulare: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,986
- Owner-occupied
- 58.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.5%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.38
Tulare demographics
- Population
- 70,945
- Median age
- 29.5
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 20,898
- Foreign-born
- 20.9%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tulare ›
Education in Tulare
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Tulare have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tulare
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Tulare vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare | 70,945 | $72,410 | $329,800 | $1,435 |
| Matheny | 572 | $67,976 | $151,300 | $1,242 |
| East Tulare Villa | 689 | $83,235 | $232,100 | $1,455 |
| Hypericum | 179 | $108,250 | — | — |
| Visalia | 143,939 | $81,989 | $371,500 | $1,490 |
| Linnell Camp | 821 | $29,028 | — | $605 |
| Tipton | 2,851 | $45,243 | $243,900 | $1,370 |
| Farmersville | 10,397 | $60,804 | $248,500 | $1,114 |
| Woodville | 1,460 | $54,531 | $216,900 | $1,102 |
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What is the median household income in Tulare, CA?
The median household income in Tulare is $72,410, 27% 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 Tulare?
The median home value in Tulare is $329,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Tulare?
The median gross rent in Tulare is $1,435 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Tulare, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Tulare?
The median age in Tulare is 29.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Tulare?
The average commute to work in Tulare is 23 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tulare?
The unemployment rate in Tulare is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tulare?
11.8% of adults in Tulare 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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