Cost of Living in Farmersville, CA

Population 10,336 · California · Data vintage 2023

79
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Farmersville is a smaller California community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $57,832 and housing costs ($238,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Around 24% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Farmersville sits roughly 7 miles east of Visalia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 30% lower than Visalia's $341,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 79

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Farmersville

The median home value in Farmersville is $237,700 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,043/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,832/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. California's top state income tax rate is 13.3% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Farmersville has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$237,700
22% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$398,553
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
21% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,195
1 BR
$1,241
2 BR
$1,544
3 BR
$2,163
4 BR
$2,556
Owner-occupied 66.3%
Renter-occupied 33.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,043
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,657/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
20.1 min
26% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.9%
Carpooled
9.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
3.0%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 13.3%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 7.3%
Avg local rate 1.4%
Property Tax 0.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$57,832
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$17,163
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
80% above avg
Poverty Rate
24.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 3.5%
Graduate degree 1.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.2
Male median age 28.5
Female median age 30

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 69 — Moderate
25.8%
Good air days/yr
242
Max AQI recorded
154
PM2.5 days
206
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Farmersville, CA?

Farmersville has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.

What is average rent in Farmersville, CA?

The median gross rent in Farmersville is $1,043 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Farmersville?

The median home value in Farmersville is $237,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Farmersville?

The median household income in Farmersville is $57,832 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Farmersville, CA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Farmersville is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.

Is Farmersville, CA affordable?

Yes, Farmersville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.

Farmersville at a Glance

Population
10,336
Median Income
$57,832
Home Value
$237,700
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
Unemployment
8.6%
Sales Tax
8.7%
View all cities in California →
🗺️ County data for California

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs