Clovis, CA

Clovis CA scores 68/100 on safety (about average). Crime is about 23% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 77 (100 = avg); violent crime index 64; property crime index 89. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Clovis. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Clovis is about $1,792/month (on the high side). At $1,792/month for a typical unit, you need about $64,512+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $482,700.

Median household income is $99,241, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($99,241) clears the $64,512 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 82°F (highs near 95°F, lows near 68°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Who tends to thrive in Clovis: (1) People who genuinely love heat and do not mind living indoors June through September (highs near 95°F) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $99,241 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $64,512+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,792/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Clovis who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 68/100) (2) People who need outdoor time year-round for their mental health (summers lock you inside for 3–4 months; highs near 95°F) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $1,792/month

Income sniff test: clear about $64,512 household income for $1,792/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Clovis holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 68/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $1,792/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.