Clovis 78 Exceptional
Clovis Livability #73 ranked city in California#2,428 ranked city in the USARanks better than 91% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Clovis

PROS
  • Commute

    High commute scores indicates that public transit should be easily accessible in this area and the average commute time to work is less than average.

  • Crime

    With a lower than average crime rate per 100,000 people, this area could be considered a very safe place to live. Crime rates are based on both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools

    High test scores, elevated graduation rates as well as the conveniently located elementary and high schools in this area have all contributed to the high score in the schools category.

CONS
  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

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What's it like Living in Clovis?

Clovis, California is a moderately-sized city with a population of 112,663 residents. Clovis has a population density of 4,369 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. If we look at the most recent Census, Clovis is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Asian and Black. Additionally, more than a quarter of the population of Clovis are of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 13% of the population also speak Spanish. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Clovis, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 23 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Clovis could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like cost of living, education, employment and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Clovis and in the areas around Clovis is a much easier task.

Clovis, CA receives 77 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #88 in California and #2,192 in the USA. Based on this score, Clovis would be considered a very livable city! Clovis has also earned the rare honor of ranking in the top 10 percentile among all cities. Based on the grades for each individual category, Clovis has been rewarded with high marks for crime (B), education (A+), employment (A) and housing (A+). Regrettably for Clovis, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: cost of living (F).

Crime rates can be the deciding factor for anyone looking to relocate to a new area, as the result is often a greater level of safety and security as well as an improved quality of life. Clovis gets top scores for their low violent crime rates of 188 crimes per 100,000 residents, which are significantly lower than the national average.

Finding affordable real estate and housing in Clovis can be tricky. Having said that, this area might be the place to get the best of both worlds. Based on factors like home/rental affordability and appreciation rates, this area has received an above average score in the housing category. A healthy real estate market can lead to wealth appreciation for property owners, as rising property values can contribute to homeowners' equity, financial stability and the ability to build long-term wealth.

Clovis real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Clovis. The median home price for Clovis homes is $341,800, which is 16.5% lower than the California average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Clovis, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 4.1, which is 35.9% lower than the California average.

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      Clovis transportation information

      Statistic Clovis California National
      Average one way commute23min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work82.9%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.3%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.4%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.8%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home6.0%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Clovis, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).