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Avenal, CA


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Avenal, California

Avenal, California, in Kings county, is 51 miles SW of Visalia, California (center to center) and 55 miles S of Fresno, California. The city has a population of 14,674.

The People and Families of Avenal

In Avenal, about 20% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city.

Approximately 64% of Avenal is non-white. Avenal boasts a diverse population for California, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Avenal had a median family income of $28,019.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Avenal Housing

About 51% of housing units in Avenal are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Avenal are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in California.

Commuting

In Avenal, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Avenal strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAvenal Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Avenal Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Avenal Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Avenal Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Avenal, CA

Comparing Avenal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Walking and Biking to Work41
Short Commute Times12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime57

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