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Living in
Exeter.
About
Life in Exeter
Exeter is a community of 10,280 people in California. The median household income is $75,769, median rent runs about $1,286 per month, and median home values are around $307,600. Unemployment sits at 10.8%, which is above the national average.
Exeter at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
11.6%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Exeter: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Exeter, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (72.2%), and 27.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.7%
of residents
65 and Older
13.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
40.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.12
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 37% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Exeter
In Exeter, rent runs 37% below the CA average, and home values are 58% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,418
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1979
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $387,051 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 5.3 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Exeter and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tulare County, which includes Exeter, is 5.3 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Exeter: Tulare County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tulare County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Exeter is about 2% of Tulare County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Exeter 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
Commute20.7 min avg
How Exeter residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Exeter, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 46 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 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Exeter runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
266
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,585.9
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Exeter 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 Exeter, 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.
121 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tulare County, county-wide
Exeter is about 2% of Tulare County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality64 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tulare County, which includes Exeter, 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
Exeter is about 2% of Tulare County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Exeter has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
45
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 2.25" |
| Feb | 63°F | 40°F | 2.18" |
| Mar | 69°F | 44°F | 2.00" |
| Apr | 75°F | 47°F | 1.25" |
| May | 83°F | 52°F | 0.49" |
| Jun | 91°F | 58°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 96°F | 64°F | 0.08" |
| Aug | 96°F | 62°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 91°F | 57°F | 0.07" |
| Oct | 79°F | 49°F | 0.65" |
| Nov | 66°F | 41°F | 1.11" |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 1.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Exeter
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Exeter's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaweah Health Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Visalia
Adventist Health Tulare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.9 mi away · Tulare
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.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Exeter
Exeter's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.9% 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
13.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
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, 42 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Exeter
Exeter has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (42 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
42 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
81 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Exeter
Exeter Library
230 E. Chestnut, Exeter
Cities Near Exeter
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Exeter FAQ
Is Exeter, California affordable?⌄
Exeter's median rent is $1,286/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,769/year. Median home value is $307,600.
Is Exeter, California safe?⌄
Exeter's violent crime rate was 266 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1586 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Exeter, California?⌄
Tulare County, which includes Exeter, has an unemployment rate of 10.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Exeter, California?⌄
The cost of living in Exeter is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,286/month and median household income is $75,769/year. The median home value is $307,600. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Exeter, California?⌄
The average commute in Exeter is 21 minutes, which is shorter 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