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Avenal.
About
Life in Avenal
Avenal is a community of 13,441 people in California. The median household income is $54,741, median rent runs about $1,015 per month, and median home values are around $228,900. Unemployment sits at 9.3%, which is above the national average.
Avenal at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.2%
Foreign-Born
39.5%
Broadband Internet
85.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics39.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Avenal: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Avenal, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (93.7%), and 75.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.2%
of residents
65 and Older
5.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
55.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
8.4%
of households
Married Couples
59.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 50% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Avenal
In Avenal, rent runs 50% below the CA average, and home values are 69% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,532
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
45.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $248,344 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 3.8 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Avenal
Unemployment in Kings County, which includes Avenal, is 3.8 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Avenal: Kings County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Kings County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Avenal Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute36.4 min avg
How Avenal residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Avenal, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 58 mi
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 27% above national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Avenal runs 27% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
461.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
202.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Avenal Police Department
Natural DisastersDense Fog most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kings County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kings County, which includes Avenal, the most common type is dense fog, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Dense Fog | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 61 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2023 | 52 | Dense Fog | $7,000 |
| 2022 | 63 | Dense Fog | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 37 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2019 | 5 | Funnel Cloud | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | Flash Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
134 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kings County, county-wide
Air Quality57 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kings County, which includes Avenal, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
57
Good Days
126
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Kings County, county-wide
Climate96°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Avenal has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
7.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
118
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
36
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 36°F | 1.39" |
| Feb | 63°F | 40°F | 1.47" |
| Mar | 70°F | 43°F | 1.46" |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 0.59" |
| May | 84°F | 55°F | 0.37" |
| Jun | 92°F | 62°F | 0.04" |
| Jul | 99°F | 68°F | 0.13" |
| Aug | 98°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 92°F | 61°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 81°F | 51°F | 0.16" |
| Nov | 67°F | 41°F | 0.57" |
| Dec | 58°F | 36°F | 1.24" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Avenal
Uninsured
13.7%
of residents
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Education22.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Avenal
Avenal's student/teacher ratio is 22.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 2.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
2.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pinnacles National Park, 67 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Avenal
Avenal has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pinnacles National Park (67 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pinnacles National Park
National Park
67 mi awaySequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Avenal
Avenal Library
501 E. Kings St., Avenal
Cities Near Avenal
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Avenal?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Avenal FAQ
Is Avenal, California affordable?⌄
Avenal's median rent is $1,015/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $54,741/year. Median home value is $228,900.
Is Avenal, California safe?⌄
Avenal's violent crime rate was 462 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is above the national average of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 203 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Avenal, California?⌄
Kings County, which includes Avenal, has an unemployment rate of 9.3%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Avenal, California?⌄
The cost of living in Avenal is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,015/month and median household income is $54,741/year. The median home value is $228,900. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Avenal, California?⌄
The average commute in Avenal is 36 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from