Cost of Living in Tulare, California
Tulare has a population of about 70,945. The median household income is $72,410, median gross rent is $1,435/month, and the median home value is $329,800. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Tulare expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Tulare is 13% below the national median and home values are 12% below the national median. Household income here is 14% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 24% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tulare?
The median gross rent in Tulare, California is $1,435 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Tulare?
The median owner-occupied home value in Tulare is $329,800 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Tulare?
The median household income in Tulare is $72,410 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.