The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93274 sells for about $416,000, or $245 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 56 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,950 a month.
ZIP 93274 — Tulare
The housing market in 93274 remains competitive but has seen a cooling in the pace of sales compared to previous years. While home values continue to show modest year-over-year growth, buyers are increasingly cautious due to affordability constraints, leading to a slight increase in days on market.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and local professionals seeking a balance between affordability and access to regional amenities, as well as investors targeting the steady rental demand.
Median prices moved up 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 56 days on market with 1.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
41% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.2% · poverty 11.5% — a stable, low-distress 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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 93274, Tulare County CA
Not determinable at the ZIP level; regional crime trends in Tulare County generally track with state averages for mid-sized agricultural hubs.
Schools serving the area are part of the Visalia Unified School District, which maintains a mix of performance ratings across its elementary and secondary campuses.
The area is subject to standard California wildfire and flood risk disclosures; property insurance availability remains a critical factor for local homeowners.
Economic momentum is driven by the agricultural sector, logistics, and regional healthcare services, with ongoing residential development on the city's periphery.
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, with Highway 198 serving as the main artery connecting the area to regional employment centers.
The area features access to local community parks, neighborhood greenbelts, and proximity to regional shopping districts and dining corridors within the city of Visalia.
The rental market shows balanced demand with a median rent of $1,950; vacancy pressure remains moderate as the area attracts both long-term residents and transient workers.
The economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, and logistics, supported by a growing healthcare sector and regional government services.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with Highway 198 providing the primary east-west corridor for regional transit.
Ongoing residential development is concentrated on the city's outskirts, with infrastructure improvements focused on supporting suburban expansion.
The Tulare County Assessor manages property valuations based on Proposition 13 guidelines, ensuring annual increases are capped for existing owners.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school bonds, water management, and local utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the broader California insurance market environment.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Not determinable at the ZIP level.
Data retrieved from American Community Survey 5-year estimates for Visalia, CA.
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.
A central community park serving as a local landmark and recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.