The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93247 sells for about $271,700, or $251 per square foot.
Prices are down 4.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,137 a month.
ZIP 93247 — Lindsay
The housing market in 93247 remains stable, characterized by high affordability compared to the broader California market. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the area maintains consistent demand from local families and agricultural workers. Inventory levels remain balanced, reflecting a steady, non-speculative market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options within the Central Valley, offering a lower cost of living than coastal California.
Median prices moved down 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
21% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.5% · poverty 22.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 93247, Tulare County CA
Not determinable for ZIP 93247 specifically; regional data for the Visalia-Porterville MSA indicates higher-than-average property crime rates.
The area is subject to typical Central Valley climate risks, including extreme summer heat and potential for seasonal air quality issues.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and related logistics, with steady development momentum in the surrounding Tulare County region.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment hubs in Visalia and surrounding agricultural centers.
The area features local parks and proximity to the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering access to outdoor recreation and regional trail systems.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and limited vacancy, driven by the area's affordability relative to larger California metros.
The economy is heavily reliant on the agricultural sector, food processing, and regional distribution services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options connecting to the broader Visalia metro area.
Development is focused on residential infill and supporting agricultural infrastructure.
The Tulare County Assessor manages property valuations based on market-based assessments and state-mandated tax caps.
Parcels are subject to local school district taxes and regional water/utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk and general climate-related hazard exposure in the Central Valley.
California operates as a non-judicial foreclosure state with specific notice and redemption timelines.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive Transfer Disclosure Statement covering known material defects.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Central community green space for local recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.