Total Population
148,449
Population
Growth Rate
0.56%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
84.500

Visalia is Tulare County's largest city, with an estimated population of 148,449 and a median age of 35. As the county seat, Visalia serves as a retail, healthcare, and employment center for surrounding communities. The City of Visalia identifies a trade area of approximately 630,000 residents, extending into portions of Tulare, Kings, and southern Fresno counties.
Located along State Route 198, with connections to Highway 99 and State Route 63, Visalia supports a mix of healthcare, retail, food processing, manufacturing, and distribution. The city's 1,500-plus-acre Industrial Park is home to employers such as California Dairies, Amazon, Ace Hardware, and Serpa Packaging Solutions, reflecting the area's manufacturing and distribution activity. Established commercial corridors and a historic downtown further support businesses serving local and regional customers.
Visalia also serves as a gateway to Sequoia National Park, with the Ash Mountain Entrance approximately 36 miles east via Highway 198. Its proximity to the Sierra Nevada, combined with established healthcare, educational institutions, and recreational opportunities, contributes to the city's quality of life and visitor economy.
Visit the City of Visalia Website: www.visalia.gov.
Total Population
148,449
Population
Growth Rate
0.56%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
84.500
Households
49,921
Total Housing Units
52,338
Owner Occupied
31,386
Renter Occupied
18,535
Vacant
2,417
Median Home Value
$379,054
Average Home Value
$418,945
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.26%
Median Household
$83,925 $92,614
Average Household
$109,158 $120,748
Per Capita
$36,856 $41,206
Total Businesses
5,098
Total Employed
52,937
Workers 16+
62,868
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
596
Employed
8,825
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
713
Employed
7,766
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
445
Employed
6,416
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
421
Employed
5,929
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
126
Employed
5,595
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
136
Employed
4,045
Some
High School
5,280
Graduated
High School
22,279
Associates
Degree
12,174
Bachelor's
Degree
15,772
Graduate
Degree
9,624
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
52,867
Non-Resident Commuters
9,709
Drive Alone
48,342
Carpooled
7,678
Public
240
Work At Home
4,972