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Reedley.
About
Life in Reedley
Reedley's identity is tied to agriculture and farming, which shapes both the economy and the pace of life here. The cost of living is relatively moderate with a median home price around $334,800 and median rent at $1,288 a month, though the median household income of $62,923 means affordability varies significantly by household. Jobs are primarily in agriculture and related industries, and while there's a community college offering associate degrees and certifications, the college degree rate sits at 16%, suggesting many residents work in trades or farming without four-year degrees.
Reedley at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Foreign-Born
27.2%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
+7.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics27.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Reedley: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Reedley, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (90.9%), and 59.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.6%
of residents
65 and Older
10.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
15.1%
of households
Married Couples
50.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.45
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 Reedley
In Reedley, rent runs 37% below the CA average, and home values are 54% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,312
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $389,728 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 11.7 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Reedley and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Reedley is 11.7 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 Reedley 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
Commute24.6 min avg
How Reedley residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Reedley, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 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 134% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Reedley runs 134% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
769.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
728.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Reedley 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 Reedley, 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.
116 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fresno County, county-wide
Reedley is about 3% 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 Reedley, 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
Reedley is about 3% of Fresno County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate100°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Reedley has hot summers (avg high 100°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
100°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
54
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 2.27" |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 73°F | 45°F | 2.24" |
| Apr | 79°F | 49°F | 1.00" |
| May | 88°F | 56°F | 0.55" |
| Jun | 96°F | 62°F | 0.18" |
| Jul | 102°F | 68°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 101°F | 67°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 96°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 71°F | 44°F | 0.96" |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.03" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Reedley
Reedley has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.0%
of residents
Adventist Health Reedley
Acute Care Hospitals
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.
Education22.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Reedley
Reedley's student/teacher ratio is 22.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.9:1
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, 48 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Reedley
Reedley has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (48 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
48 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
72 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
73 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
87 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Reedley
Reedley Branch Library
1027 E St., Reedley
Cities Near Reedley
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Reedley FAQ
Is Reedley, California affordable?⌄
Reedley's median rent is $1,288/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $63,307/year. Median home value is $334,800.
Is Reedley, California safe?⌄
Reedley's violent crime rate was 770 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 728 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Reedley, California?⌄
Reedley has an unemployment rate of 17.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Reedley, California?⌄
The cost of living in Reedley is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,288/month and median household income is $63,307/year. The median home value is $334,800. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Reedley, California?⌄
The average commute in Reedley is 25 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