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What are the crime rate and median income in Visalia, CA?
According to the FBI, Visalia had 4.1 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, close to the California rate (4.3). Median household income is $81,989 and the median home value is $371,500. About 143,939 people live in Visalia.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Visalia?
Visalia police recorded 610 violent crimes in 2025, or 4.1 for every 1,000 residents. That is close to the California rate (4.3), and 26% higher than the national rate (3.3). The department recorded 6 murders. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,574 (17.5 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, when 715 were reported, the count is down 15%.
| Offense (2025) | Visalia count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 610 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 108 | 0.73 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 101 | 0.69 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 395 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,574 | 17.5 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 302 | 2.0 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,954 | 13.3 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 318 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Visalia changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 715 | 3,430 | 9 |
| 2023 | 663 | 3,496 | 16 |
| 2024 | 649 | 3,137 | 7 |
| 2025 | 610 | 2,574 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Visalia Police Department's own reports.
How does Visalia compare with California?
The median household income in Visalia is $81,989, 17% lower than the California median ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $371,500, and half of renters pay more than $1,490 a month. About 143,939 people live on 39 square miles of land, roughly 3,739 per square mile. The city lies in Tulare County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Visalia | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,939 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $81,989 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $371,500 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,490 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.1% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Visalia?
No active Superfund site is listed in Visalia. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Southern California Edison Co. (Visalia Poleyard). A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Tulare County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Visalia?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Visalia city limits (active that day). Listed roads include SR 216. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Visalia?
Federal school lists place 44 public and 5 private schools within Visalia. 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Visalia
Gun shops
6 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Visalia city limits (5 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Best Jewelry & Loan INC (Visalia), Ca Guns & Ammo (Visalia), Scott James Firearm Sales & Training (Visalia), Shooter Ready (Visalia) and Sportsmans Warehouse # 183 (Visalia).
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Visalia city limits: Aaaa Liquor (Visalia), Beverage House Liquor (Visalia), Beverage House Liquor # 27 (Visalia), Bevmo (Visalia), Circle 7 Liquor (Visalia), Franks Liquor (Visalia), Griffin Gas And Liquor #4 (Visalia), Haydens Liquors (Visalia) and 4 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Visalia city limits: Planned Parenthood Mar Monte (Visalia).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Visalia?
In 2025, Visalia had 4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (610 reported), close to the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 17.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Visalia?
$81,989 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Visalia?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $371,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Visalia?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Tulare County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are wildfire (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Tulare, CA (9 mi) · Hanford, CA (18 mi) · Porterville, CA (25 mi) · Delano, CA (39 mi) · Clovis, CA (40 mi) · Fresno, CA (41 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Tulare County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Visalia city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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