Lindsay, CA

Lindsay, California

Lindsay, California, in Tulare county, is 14 miles SE of Visalia, California (center to center) and 53 miles SE of Fresno, California. The people of the city are in the Visalia - Tulare - Porterville metropolitan area. Lindsay has a population of 10,297.

The People and Families of Lindsay

In Lindsay, about 49% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Lindsay, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Lindsay.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lindsay had a median family income of $24,934.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Lindsay residents, with $2,700. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lindsay Housing

In Lindsay, 56% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Lindsay.

Commuting

In Lindsay, 91% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Lindsay; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Lindsay, CA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lindsay Almanac

Lindsay Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lindsay Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lindsay residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lindsay, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lindsay High Schools (2004)

LINDSAY SENIOR HIGH
1701 E. TULARE ROAD
559-562-5911
A Title I school.
Serves 860 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.3

CAIRNS (JOHN J.) CONTINUATION HIGH
519 E. HONOLULU ST.
559-562-5111
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.
Serves 39 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

LINDSAY COMMUNITY DAY
519 E. HONOLULU ST.
559-562-5111
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 11 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11

Lindsay Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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