Visalia, CA

Visalia CA scores 55/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 19% above the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 119 (100 = avg); violent crime index 119; property crime index 118. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

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

Typical rent in Visalia is about $1,490/month (moderate). At $1,490/month for a typical unit, you need about $53,640+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $371,500.

Median household income is $81,989, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($81,989) clears the $53,640 comfort line for that rent.

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

Average temperature is about 81°F (highs near 98°F, lows near 63°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 Visalia: (1) People who genuinely love heat and do not mind living indoors June through September (highs near 98°F) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and local pay near $81,989 helps carry housing costs) (3) Households earning $53,640+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,490/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Visalia 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 55/100) (2) People who need outdoor time year-round for their mental health (summers lock you inside for 3–4 months; highs near 98°F) (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Visalia does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $53,640 household income for $1,490/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Visalia scores 55/100 on safety with $1,490/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.