City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Reedley, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Reedley - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

25,446
Residents
$62,923
Median income
$311,700
Median home
$1,664
Median rent (state)

Reedley - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Reedley lands in the 40th percentile for household income and the 48th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

40th
percentile, household income
67th
percentile, home value
66th
percentile, median rent
48th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Reedley, CA

Reedley is a small city in California, home to 25,446 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Reedley brings in $62,923 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 16.2%. Typical homes in Reedley are valued around $311,700, and the median resident age is 32.3 years. 16.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 54.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 166 residential building permits were authorized in Reedley (Building Boom), up 1177% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Reedley reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1427.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, California scores 110.7 (Well Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,664 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts California's average monthly utility costs around $275 (state average). Workers in Reedley report an average commute of 22.5 minutes, with 74.5% driving alone and 4.5% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 99.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

25,446 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$62,923 /yr

Poverty 16.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Reedley compare to other US cities?

Reedley measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 67% pricier than other cities
Median rent 66% pricier than other cities
Safety 48% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just California and the picture shifts: Reedley ranks #127 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Reedley against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Reedley toward the top of California's cities

Among the 1,450 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Reedley ranks #266 - the 82nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Reedley only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#1,016 of 1,338
24th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#929 of 1,458
33rd percentile in California
Median Home Value
#1,046 of 1,343
22nd percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#266 of 1,450
82nd percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#1,010 of 1,458
31st percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

40thIncome percentile
48thSafety percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income · 48th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Reedley's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Reedley's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 41 Avg. percentile National median
Reedley's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Reedley's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$311,700 33rd percentile more affordable than 33% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Reedley $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Reedley, CA Reedley, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Reedley, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Reedley, CA median $62,923/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Reedley, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Reedley, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 16.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
25,446
Median Income
$62,923
Median Home Value
$311,700
Median Age
32.3
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1427.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
564.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
862.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
12
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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25,000 residents26,000 residents27,000 residents28,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 25,211 residents 26,982 residents ▲ +7.0%
Reedley's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
166
housing units authorized
Single-Family
86
detached homes
Multifamily
80
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
6.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 13
2020 14
2021 146
2022 87
2023 186
2024 166

Permit volume increased 1177% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
22.5 minutes
Drive Alone
74.5%
Carpool
16.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.3%
Work from Home
4.5%
Other
1.8%

Based on 9,763 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Reedley sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,664/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

West Whittier-Los Nietos
25,459 people
Lafayette
25,277 people
Galt
25,665 people
Norco
25,211 people
Dinuba
25,201 people
Barstow
25,198 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Reedley's 25,446 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Reading, MA
25,448 people
Avon Lake, OH
25,456 people
West Chicago, IL
25,434 people
Bailey's Crossroads, VA
25,458 people
Mill Creek East, WA
25,461 people
Alton, IL
25,430 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Reedley's $62,923 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Williamsburg, OH
$62,923 median income
Minto, AK
$62,917 median income
Smithville, AR
$62,917 median income
Thornton, AR
$62,917 median income
Kiowa, CO
$62,917 median income
Winter Park, CO
$62,917 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Reedley, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Reedley, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 43.0% 32.8% 20.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 80.7% White 43.0% Black or African American 1.7% Asian 1.3% American Indian 1.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 32.8% Two or more races 20.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Reedley compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Reedley (this city) 25,446 $62,923
West Whittier-Los Nietos 25,459 $101,138
Lafayette 25,277 $222,393
Galt 25,665 $86,327
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Reedley, CA?

What is the population of Reedley, CA? +

The population of Reedley, CA stands at 25,446 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Reedley, CA? +

The median household income in Reedley is $62,923 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Reedley? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Reedley; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Reedley, CA safe? +

Reedley has a total crime rate of 1427.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Reedley, CA? +

The median home value in Reedley is $311,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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