Cost of Living in Lemoore Station, CA

Population 5,847 · California · Data vintage 2023

134
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lemoore Station sits on the smaller end of the California city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 8.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Lemoore Station is about 30 miles west of Visalia, the nearest large metro. Visalia's typical home runs $341,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 134

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

About the Cost of Living in Lemoore Station

Median rent runs $1,755/month, 34% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,781/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.7%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 77.6°F and lows of 48.4°F. Overall, Lemoore Station has a cost of living index of 134 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Rent
$1,755/mo
34% above avg
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 0.4%
Renter-occupied 99.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,755
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,369/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
18.5 min
31% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.0%
Carpooled
6.1%
Public transit
0.8%
Walked
3.8%
Work from home
5.9%

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
$65,781
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,108
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
81% above avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Labor Force Participation
80.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.1%
Graduate degree 4.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 24.2
Male median age 23.4
Female median age 26

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.6°F
Avg Low
48.4°F
Annual Precip
7.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566369768592989792816756
Low °F 373943465358636157494036
Precip" 1.521.271.360.500.370.040.010.000.040.430.511.14

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 58 — Moderate
34%
Good air days/yr
148
Max AQI recorded
165
PM2.5 days
154
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lemoore Station, CA?

Lemoore Station has a cost index of 134 (100 = national average). It is 34% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lemoore Station, CA?

The median gross rent in Lemoore Station is $1,755 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Lemoore Station?

The median household income in Lemoore Station is $65,781 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lemoore Station, CA?

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

Is Lemoore Station, CA affordable?

Lemoore Station is above average in cost of living, with an index of 134 — about 34% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lemoore Station?

Lemoore Station has average high temperatures of 77.6°F and average lows of 48.4°F. Annual precipitation is 7.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Lemoore Station at a Glance

Population
5,847
Median Income
$65,781
Median Rent
$1,755/mo
Unemployment
8.7%
Avg High Temp
77.6°F
Sales Tax
8.7%
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