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Living in
Lindsay.
About
Life in Lindsay
Lindsay is a community of 12,572 people in California. The median household income is $53,201, median rent runs about $1,009 per month, and median home values are around $286,400. Unemployment sits at 10.8%, which is above the national average.
Lindsay at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Foreign-Born
30.8%
Broadband Internet
76.1%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lindsay: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lindsay, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (89.3%), and 69.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
32.4%
of residents
65 and Older
10.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
54.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.3%
of households
Married Couples
56.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.46
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 Lindsay
In Lindsay, rent runs 50% below the CA average, and home values are 61% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
99.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,136
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
49.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $306,849 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 5.3 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Lindsay and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Tulare County, which includes Lindsay, is 5.3 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Lindsay: Tulare County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tulare County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Lindsay is about 3% of Tulare County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Lindsay 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
Commute28 min avg
How Lindsay residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lindsay, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 53 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 15% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lindsay runs 15% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
377.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,124.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lindsay 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 Lindsay, 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.
155 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tulare County, county-wide
Lindsay is about 3% 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 Lindsay, 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
Lindsay is about 3% 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
Lindsay 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 Lindsay
Uninsured
10.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Lindsay's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sierra View Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Porterville
Porterville Developmental Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 13 mi away · Porterville
Adventist Health Tulare
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.7 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.
Education21.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lindsay
Lindsay's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
5.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Lindsay (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 2,834 students · in-state tuition $1,438 · 36% graduate · median earnings $41,156 (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, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lindsay
Lindsay has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
45 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
63 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
74 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lindsay
Lindsay Library
157 N Mirage St, Lindsay
Cities Near Lindsay
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Lindsay FAQ
Is Lindsay, California affordable?⌄
Lindsay's median rent is $1,009/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,201/year. Median home value is $286,400.
Is Lindsay, California safe?⌄
Lindsay's violent crime rate was 378 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1125 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lindsay, California?⌄
Tulare County, which includes Lindsay, has an unemployment rate of 10.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lindsay, California?⌄
The cost of living in Lindsay is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,009/month and median household income is $53,201/year. The median home value is $286,400. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lindsay, California?⌄
The average commute in Lindsay is 28 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