Housing
Home prices and rent in Visalia
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with California and the U.S.
Census geography: Visalia city, California. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Visalia vs. California and the U.S.
| Visalia | California | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $371,500 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,490 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $81,989 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 61% | 56% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1976 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,800 | $236,400 | $371,500 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $952 | $1,050 | $1,490 |
| Median household income | $52,262 | $62,263 | $81,989 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Visalia, CA MSA · Tulare County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $76,400. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $54,400 | $62,200 | $69,950 | $77,700 | $83,950 | $90,150 | $96,350 | $102,600 |
| Very low income (50%) | $34,000 | $38,850 | $43,700 | $48,550 | $52,450 | $56,350 | $60,250 | $64,100 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $20,450 | $23,350 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 | $50,040 | $55,720 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 17, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Visalia?
$371,500, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $734,700 in California and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Visalia?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,490 a month, versus $2,036 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Visalia?
The median home value went from $172,800 in 2014 to $371,500 in 2024 (+115%).
What is fair market rent in Visalia?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Visalia, CA MSA is $1,101 for a studio, $1,108 for one bedroom and $1,450 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Visalia city, California. Values are estimates with margins of error.