Cost of Living in Pixley, CA

Population 3,796 · California · Data vintage 2023

88
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Pixley can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $220,000 against $70,574 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country.

Pixley sits roughly 25 miles south of Visalia — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Visalia's $341,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 112

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

About the Cost of Living in Pixley

The median home value in Pixley is $220,000 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,466/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,574/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.1%, below 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, Pixley has a cost of living index of 88 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$220,000
28% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$278,607
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,466/mo
12% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5x
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 48.2%
Renter-occupied 51.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,466
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,080/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
31.6 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
60.5%
Carpooled
34.2%
Walked
2.0%
Work from home
3.4%

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
$70,574
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$17,883
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
36% below avg
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.0%
Graduate degree 1.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 22.7
Male median age 21.9
Female median age 22.8

💨 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 Pixley, CA?

Pixley has a cost index of 88 (100 = national average). It is 12% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pixley, CA?

The median gross rent in Pixley is $1,466 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pixley?

The median home value in Pixley is $220,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pixley?

The median household income in Pixley is $70,574 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pixley, CA?

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

Is Pixley, CA affordable?

Yes, Pixley is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 88 — about 12% below the US national average of 100.

Pixley at a Glance

Population
3,796
Median Income
$70,574
Home Value
$220,000
Median Rent
$1,466/mo
Unemployment
3.1%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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