Porterville, California 

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Population

62,164

+11.4% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

13.8%

Median Income

$41,267

Median Home Price

$272,400

Median Age

30

Comfort Index (Climate)

7.2 / 7.5

summer / winter


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Best Places to Live in Porterville, California

Porterville, California is a vibrant city located in Tulare County. This picturesque community is home to plenty of attractions and activities for visitors to enjoy. From its historic downtown area with its restorative architecture to its numerous parks, trails, and lakes – Porterville has something for everyone. Visitors can also take part in the city’s annual festivals and events, explore its vibrant arts scene, or simply relax and enjoy the scenic countryside. With its beautiful landscapes and seemingly endless recreation opportunities, Porterville makes the perfect destination for those seeking relaxation and adventure! Small agricultural towns - Central California, southeastern portion of the Central Valley at the foot of the Sierra Nevada.
State: California
County: Tulare County
Metro Area: Visalia-Porterville Metro Area
City: Porterville
Zip Codes: 93257
Cost of Living: -3.6% lower
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 327 ft above sea level

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Porterville, Ca Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Nearby national parks
Winter climate
Small town atmosphere
Cons
Economy
Arts and culture
Isolation

What Bert Has To Say About Visalia-Porterville Metro Area

This San Joaquin Valley agricultural area is one of the largest producers of oranges and citrus fruits in the world. The flat landscape rises dramatically from flat orchard land to Sequoia National Park, just 50 miles to the east. The downtown areas of both Visalia and Porterville are fairly neat and functional but lack interest.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Porterville is 13.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Porterville jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Porterville's cost of living is 3.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Porterville's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Porterville, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Tulare county remained moderately Republican, 52.8% to 45.0%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Porterville's population is 62,164 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 11.4%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 22.3 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Porterville is Real Estate: $272,400. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS
Porterville public schools spend $9,998 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 26.5 students per teacher in Porterville. More Education



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Housing Market in Porterville

It's a good time to buy in Porterville. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Porterville is $272,400.
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Reviews for Porterville   11 Reviews
Learn Spanish or LEAVE! - 10/5/2021
Nobody speaks English... It`s overran by Mexican drug cartels! The best thing I EVER did was get the hell out of... Read More

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Some good...some bad. - 8/4/2017
Porterville is a small town in need of employment opportunities. Our crime rates are par with the rest of the US. The 1st generation immigrants are not the problem, they... Read More

My experience living in Porterville - 8/30/2015
I moved to Porterville 7 years ago when I moved from the east coast. My first impression was the nice cooler climate with the majestic mountains nearby so it was good... Read More


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