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Kingsburg.
About
Life in Kingsburg
Kingsburg is a community of 12,589 people in California. The median household income is $76,913, median rent runs about $1,277 per month, and median home values are around $373,800. Unemployment sits at 8.5%, which is above the national average.
Kingsburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Foreign-Born
12.5%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+7.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kingsburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kingsburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (66.6%), and 19.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
20.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.9%
of households
Married Couples
49.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.87
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 Kingsburg
In Kingsburg, rent runs 37% below the CA average, and home values are 49% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,228
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $472,956 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 3 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Kingsburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Fresno County, which includes Kingsburg, is 3 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Kingsburg: Fresno County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fresno County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Kingsburg is about 1% of Fresno County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Kingsburg 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
Commute23.9 min avg
How Kingsburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kingsburg, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kingsburg runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
142.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
788.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kingsburg 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 Kingsburg, 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
Kingsburg is about 1% of Fresno County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fresno County, which includes Kingsburg, 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
Kingsburg is about 1% of Fresno County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate96°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kingsburg has hot summers (avg high 96°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
96°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
108
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
24
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
42
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 37°F | 1.79" |
| Feb | 63°F | 40°F | 1.43" |
| Mar | 69°F | 45°F | 1.52" |
| Apr | 75°F | 49°F | 0.72" |
| May | 84°F | 55°F | 0.31" |
| Jun | 92°F | 61°F | 0.12" |
| Jul | 98°F | 66°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 97°F | 64°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 92°F | 59°F | 0.07" |
| Oct | 81°F | 51°F | 0.43" |
| Nov | 67°F | 42°F | 0.66" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 1.44" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kingsburg
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Kingsburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Reedley
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.3 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.
Education22.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kingsburg
Kingsburg's student/teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
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, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kingsburg
Kingsburg has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
55 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
90 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kingsburg
Kingsburg Branch Library
1399 Draper, Kingsburg
Cities Near Kingsburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kingsburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kingsburg FAQ
Is Kingsburg, California affordable?⌄
Kingsburg's median rent is $1,277/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $76,913/year. Median home value is $373,800.
Is Kingsburg, California safe?⌄
Kingsburg's violent crime rate was 143 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 789 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kingsburg, California?⌄
Fresno County, which includes Kingsburg, has an unemployment rate of 8.5%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kingsburg, California?⌄
The cost of living in Kingsburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,277/month and median household income is $76,913/year. The median home value is $373,800. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kingsburg, California?⌄
The average commute in Kingsburg 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