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About
Life in Clovis
With a median household income of around $99,241 and a median home value hovering near $482,700, you're looking at a middle-to-upper-middle-class area where homeownership is actually achievable compared to much of California; about 64% of residents own their homes, and the cost of living, while not cheap, feels reasonable for the region. Culturally, Clovis is genuinely diverse—roughly 30% Latino community, 13% Asian community, and strong family networks that shape everything from local events like the rodeo to the neighborhood feel of Old Town Clovis. The weather trade-off here is real: you get hot, dry summers in the San Joaquin Valley that can feel relentless, but mild winters that make outdoor living pleasant most of the year, and you're positioned as the "Gateway to the Sierras" with Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia within an hour to 90 minutes for weekend trips.
Clovis at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Foreign-Born
12.9%
Broadband Internet
95.7%
of households
Population Growth
+7.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Clovis: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clovis, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (28.0%), and 12.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.6%
of residents
65 and Older
13.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.2%
of households
Married Couples
55.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.95
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 12% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Clovis
In Clovis, rent runs 12% below the CA average, and home values are 34% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,348
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $514,434 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Clovis and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Clovis is 0.6 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Clovis Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Fresno, CA metro area
Commute23.6 min avg
How Clovis residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clovis, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 74% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 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 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clovis runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
261
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,413.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clovis Police Department
Natural DisastersDense Fog most common — 59 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fresno County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fresno County, which includes Clovis, the most common type is dense fog, with 59 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | Dense Fog | $11,000 |
| 2024 | 112 | Dense Fog | $1.0M |
| 2023 | 107 | Dense Fog | $9.6M |
| 2022 | 95 | Dense Fog | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 59 | Dense Fog | $50,200 |
| 2020 | 6 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 24 | Flood | $645,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | 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.
132 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fresno County, county-wide
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fresno County, which includes Clovis, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
61
Good Days
105
per year
Moderate Days
226
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Fresno County, county-wide
Climate95°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clovis has hot summers (avg high 95°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/52°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
95°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
113
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
47
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 41°F | 2.16" |
| Feb | 61°F | 43°F | 1.93" |
| Mar | 68°F | 47°F | 1.90" |
| Apr | 74°F | 51°F | 1.04" |
| May | 83°F | 58°F | 0.42" |
| Jun | 91°F | 64°F | 0.24" |
| Jul | 98°F | 69°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 97°F | 68°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 91°F | 63°F | 0.05" |
| Oct | 79°F | 55°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 0.87" |
| Dec | 55°F | 40°F | 1.79" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clovis
Clovis has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Clovis Community Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Fresno
Fresno Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.5 mi away · Fresno
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Fresno
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.6 mi away · Fresno
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clovis
Clovis's student/teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 36.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
31
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
36.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clovis (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fresno
3.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,605 students · in-state tuition $8,224 · 70% graduate · median earnings $62,756 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,956 students · in-state tuition $1,334 · 29% graduate
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,544 students · in-state tuition $37,760 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,140 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, 61 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clovis
Clovis has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (61 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
61 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
63 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
71 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
85 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clovis
Clovis Regional Library
1155 Fifth St., Clovis
Cities Near Clovis
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Clovis FAQ
Is Clovis, California affordable?⌄
Clovis's median rent is $1,792/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $99,241/year. Median home value is $482,700.
Is Clovis, California safe?⌄
Clovis's violent crime rate was 261 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1414 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clovis, California?⌄
Clovis has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clovis, California?⌄
The cost of living in Clovis is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,792/month and median household income is $99,241/year. The median home value is $482,700. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clovis, California?⌄
The average commute in Clovis is 24 minutes, which is about 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