Cost of Living in Lindsay, CA
Population 12,572 · California · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Lindsay a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $268,000. At 15.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Lindsay sits roughly 15 miles southeast of Visalia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Visalia's $341,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lindsay
The median home value in Lindsay is $268,400 — 12% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $920/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,563/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 15.8%, 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, Lindsay has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.
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National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lindsay, CA?
Lindsay has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.
What is average rent in Lindsay, CA?
The median gross rent in Lindsay is $920 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Lindsay?
The median home value in Lindsay is $268,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lindsay?
The median household income in Lindsay is $50,563 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lindsay, CA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lindsay is 8.7%. The California state income tax top rate is 13.3%.
Is Lindsay, CA affordable?
Yes, Lindsay is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.
Lindsay at a Glance
- Population
- 12,572
- Median Income
- $50,563
- Home Value
- $268,400
- Median Rent
- $920/mo
- Unemployment
- 15.8%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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