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Dinuba.
About
Life in Dinuba
If you're considering Dinuba, understand that this is a working-class Central Valley town with a strong Latino cultural identity—about 84% of residents are Latino, and Spanish is the dominant home language. The cost of living is genuinely affordable by California standards, with median home values around $275,000 and rent averaging $1,209, which matters if you're priced out elsewhere. That said, the job market is tighter than you'd want; unemployment sits at 14.4%, well above national averages, so securing work before moving is smart.
Dinuba at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.8%
Foreign-Born
26.5%
Broadband Internet
92.2%
of households
Population Growth
+5.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Dinuba: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Dinuba, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (91.5%), and 62.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.4%
of residents
65 and Older
8.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
56.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.1%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.76
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 41% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Dinuba
In Dinuba, rent runs 41% below the CA average, and home values are 63% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
39.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,022
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $355,323 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 8.9 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Dinuba and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Dinuba is 8.9 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Dinuba Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Visalia-Porterville, CA metro area
Commute23 min avg
How Dinuba residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Dinuba, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 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 79% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Dinuba runs 79% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
590
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,858.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Dinuba Police Department
Natural DisastersDense Fog most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tulare County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tulare County, which includes Dinuba, the most common type is dense fog, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Dense Fog | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 113 | Dense Fog | $1,000 |
| 2023 | 94 | Dense Fog | $7.6M |
| 2022 | 98 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2021 | 59 | Dense Fog | $1,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Flood | $60,000 |
| 2018 | 8 | 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.
114 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tulare County, county-wide
Air Quality64 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tulare County, which includes Dinuba, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
64
Good Days
88
per year
Moderate Days
234
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Tulare County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Dinuba has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
40
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 38°F | 1.96" |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 1.64" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 1.82" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 0.97" |
| May | 81°F | 55°F | 0.36" |
| Jun | 89°F | 62°F | 0.13" |
| Jul | 94°F | 67°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 93°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 88°F | 60°F | 0.07" |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 0.55" |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 0.99" |
| Dec | 55°F | 38°F | 1.83" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Dinuba
Uninsured
11.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Dinuba's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Reedley
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.2 mi away · Reedley
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.
Education23.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Dinuba
Dinuba's student/teacher ratio is 23.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
14.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Dinuba
Dinuba has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
46 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
76 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
91 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Dinuba
Dinuba Branch Library
150 S. I St., Dinuba
Cities Near Dinuba
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Dinuba?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Dinuba FAQ
Is Dinuba, California affordable?⌄
Dinuba's median rent is $1,209/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,484/year. Median home value is $275,000.
Is Dinuba, California safe?⌄
Dinuba's violent crime rate was 590 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1858 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Dinuba, California?⌄
Dinuba has an unemployment rate of 14.4%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Dinuba, California?⌄
The cost of living in Dinuba is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,209/month and median household income is $59,484/year. The median home value is $275,000. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Dinuba, California?⌄
The average commute in Dinuba is 23 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