Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Le Boulevard
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) C-
Regal Visalia
Cinema
Ice House Theatre
Theatre Arts
Regal Cinemas
Cinema
Adventure Park
Theme Park
Food and Drink (35) C+
Cellar Door
Bar
Brewbakers
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Franks Liquor
Alcohol
Sonic
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Habit DriveThru
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Fitness (4) F
Visalia Community Center
Community Centre
In-Shape
Gym
In-Shape
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (9) F
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
best buy market
Grocery Store
Vallarta
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Save Mart
Grocery Store
Parks (72) A+
Lincoln Park
Park
Lincoln Oval
Park
Soroptimist Park
Park
Recreation Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Village Park
Park
Seven Oaks Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Mayors Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Ruiz Park
Park
Summers Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Pinkham Park
Park
Whitendale Park
Park
Fairview Village Park
Park
St. John's Rec Park
Park
Houk Park
Park
Woodland Park
Park
Mill Creek Park
Park
Blaine Park
Park
Blaine Park Playground
Playground
Mill Creek Park
Park
Burke Park
Park
Cherry Meadow Park
Park
Shops (22) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
Mary's Vinyard
Mall
Walmart
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Visalia Mall
Mall
Ross
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
WSS
Shoes
Target
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Sequoia Mall
Mall
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
BJ's Express Mart
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Visalia.
Public Transit Stops (87)
Stops & Stations
A+
Comfort Suites
Bus Stop
Marriott Hotel
Bus Stop
Convention Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Greyhound - Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Mineral King @ Kaweah Delta Hospital
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Visalia, CA (VIS)
Bus Stop
Visalia Transit Center
Bus Stop
Locust Street & 1st Avenue - Lincoln Oval
Bus Stop
Lincoln Oval & 3rd Avenue
Bus Stop
Noble & Mooney Boulevard (COS)
Bus Stop
Lovers Lane & Noble
Bus Stop
Lamp Liter Inn
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Visalia is 120/100 - which is 14% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D-

Visalia crime rates are 2,870 per 100k, which is 1% higher than California
Property Crime
2,373 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
497 crimes per 100k
F
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employment B

The median income in Visalia is $66,668 - which is 5% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$66,668
C
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
B-
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health F

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Kaweah Delta Medical Center
Hospital
Visalia Fire Station 51
Fire Station
Kaweah Delta Sub Acute
Hospital
Kaweah Delta Urgent Care
Clinic
Kaweah Admissions and Testing Services
Clinic
Visalia Fire Station 54
Fire Station
Visalia Fire Station 56
Fire Station
Visalia Fire Station 52
Fire Station
Save Mart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Visalia Fire Station 53
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Visalia home prices are $254,600 - which is 38% lower than California
Home Price
$254,600
A
Home Appreciation Rate
25%
A+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio)
C-
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schools C

The Visalia graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% lower than California
School Test Scores
37%
F
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (48) A
Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii
Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii
Crescent Valley Public Charter
George Mccann Memorial Catholic School
Washington Elementary
Highland Elementary
Charter Home School Academy
Conyer Elementary
Grace Christian School
Houston Elementary
Four Creeks Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
Crowley Elementary
Pinkham Elementary
Riverway Elementary
Global Learning Charter
Royal Oaks Elementary
Annie R. Mitchell
Golden Oak Elementary
River Bend
Mineral King Elementary
Manuel F. Hernandez
Crestwood Elementary
Valley Life Charter
Valley Life Charter
High Schools (24) A+
Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii
Crescent Valley Public Charter Ii
Crescent Valley Public Charter
Visalia Charter Independent Study
Mt. Whitney High
Redwood High
La Sierra High
Sequoia High
University Preparatory High
River Bend
Golden West High
Valley Life Charter
Valley Life Charter
Visalia Technical Early College
Central Valley Christian Schools
El Diamante High
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ratings A-

Visalia has an overall rating of 78% from 25 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (23)
From AreaVibes
C
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In love with Visalia 5 rating By philipjla ( Nov 17, 2017) So Visalia's NE, NW, SW, and Downtown are nice areas. The worst part of town is north of Houston between Dinuba BLVD and Ben Maddox. Here you will see lots of uncared for homes, however there are some nice streets in there. Throughout the rest of town you have your good and your ...Read More bad, but nothing terrible. I came here for a job three years ago and live next to St. Mary's Church in downtown. I enjoy the area as an upper middle class Caucasian person. There is no traffic, and everything is literally within ten minutes. My day seems so much longer after having moved here. We have all the big box stores and hospitals as well, it is the hub of the valley despite it's smaller population. People drive rudely but it's California. It is not over policed and they do a good job of responding to real crime. I would highly recommend living here.The diversity throughout town is mostly white and latino, with both spread throughout and some Filipino people. The people are an absolute charm, I can talk to random people everywhere, and they've got that California vibe with Southern Hospitality. There are some tweekers and homeless throughout town, but it's nothing you don't see anywhere else in California. The city's cleanliness is below average for this but only where the homeless hide out at, but downtown is pristine and overall I'd say they do a marvelous job with city services. There are beautiful parks and recreation things to do in town and close by attractions. Downtown has 100+ bars and restaurants in a square mile and it has a real downtown feel. Read Less
Visalia, CA - A Fun City Without The Crowds 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 06, 2010) A small city west of the Sequoia National Forest, Visalia is far enough away from the Los Angeles metro area to be considered a pretty quiet location. With a highly productive agriculture business, this area is a good place for relocation for those who work in agriculture. The we ...Read More ather does get very hot during the summer, but the winters are mild and short. With less than 100,000 residents, this California city is large enough to have plenty of dining, shopping, nightlife and a few attractions, but still small enough that traffic is never a problem and neighborhoods are clean and safe.

Visitors to will also enjoy making Visalia a stop during their vacation. I spent two days there, as a stop on a long road trip. Nearby is the Sequoia National Forest, a great place to drive through, take pictures or take a walk. For families traveling through Visalia, there is a family fun center called Adventure Park which is a great place to unwind, offering plenty of exciting activities and food for everyone. The Vintage Press in Visalia is an excellent place to eat. Food taste and presentation are impressive with a wide variety of menu choices. Read Less
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      Visalia, CA

      Visalia is a quiet city located in Tulare County, California. It is mostly an agricultural town that enjoys moderate weather. The summers tend to be long, starting in April and lasting through to October. The hottest months in the year are June, July, and August. Generally, the city is not prone to precipitation, and it only rains a few days a year.

      Although it has a small-town feel to it, Visalia also boasts of many big-city amenities. There are several colleges and universities located in the city, including Chapman University, Brandman University, Milan Institute, and the San Joaquin Valley College. The public schools in the area are also quite good and rank higher than the national average.

      The cost of living in Visalia is higher than the national average. It is, however, modest by California standards. Homes in the area are reasonably priced, although rent rates fall on the upper side of the country’s average. You will find most homes in the suburbs, which makes the city one of the most family-friendly places to live in.

      Being an agricultural town, employment opportunities in Visalia are many and varied. The city is famous for producing grapes, olives, citrus fruits, and cotton. Livestock farming is also a trademark of the town. Other than agriculture, Visalia is also a significant lighting production and distribution hub. Therefore, even though the employment levels in the city are slightly higher than the national average, the chances of getting a job are not that low here.

      Since it does not rain much in this area, fog and smog are a common nuisance for residents of Visalia. The city is, therefore, very environment- conscious and goes to great lengths to preserve the environment. For instance, the city has an environment-friendly transport system, and low emission vehicles are encouraged in this area. Additionally, Visalia promotes ride-sharing to slow the emission of harmful gases to the environment. The city also encourages residents to recycle their waste and provides them with partitioned bins to make this possible.

      In terms of recreation, there are a lot of facilities in the town. One outstanding facility is the ImagineU Interactive Children’s Museum, where kids pretend to be different professionals, such as doctors and paleontologists, for the day. There is also a Chinese Cultural Center where visitors learn and celebrate Chinese culture. Additionally, there are numerous noteworthy restaurants in the city’s downtown area where delicious food made with the freshest ingredients is served. The natural attractions in the area are also diverse, the most notable being the Mist Falls in the King’s Canyon National Park.

      Visalia is a great place to live in for people of all ages. It offers excellent amenities, numerous employment opportunities, and beautiful scenery. If you are all for preserving the environment, then you will also love living here as it is one of the most environment-conscious cities.

      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Visalia? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lincoln Park
      Lincoln Oval
      Soroptimist Park
      Recreation Park
      Village Park
      Village Park
      Seven Oaks Park
      Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Visalia
      Ice House Theatre
      Regal Cinemas
      Adventure Park

      Food & Drink

      Cellar Door
      Brewbakers
      Quiznos
      A&W
      Franks Liquor
      Sonic
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Visalia? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Visalia.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Visalia a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaweah Delta Sub Acute
      Kaweah Delta Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Save Mart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid

      Doctors