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Lindsay, California

Introduction to Lindsay, California

Lindsay, California, in Tulare county, is 14 miles SE of Visalia, California 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.

Lindsay History

Credited as “Central California's Citrus Center”, the history of Lindsay dates back to the 1880s when Julius Orton took up a homestead beside the property of the Keeley brothers and planted the region’s first orange trees. However, even prior to Orton and Keeley, the Yandanche Indian tribe had come into the valley for hunting and fishing purposes. With the advent of the Southern Pacific Railroad in the year 1889, the city of Lindsay underwent rapid development. The planning of the city was carried out by Capt. Hutchinson and the city was named after his wife, Sadie Lindsay Patton Hutchinson. The incorporation of the City of Lindsay occured on February 28, 1910.

Lindsay and nearby Attractions

  • Lindsay-Strathmore Building
  • Lindsay Unified School District Office
  • Lindsay Branch Tulare County Library
  • Lindsay City Hall
  • First Church of the Nazarene
  • Olive Bowl Park

Things To Do In Lindsay

Lindsay has a number of historic buildings like the Strathmore Building, the County Library and city hall. Visitors interested in learning about the historical and cultural heritage of Lindsay can take a tour of these places. There are quite a few churches in the neighboring area, and the amusement parks provide entertainment facilities for adults and children alike. Enthusiastic shoppers can also tour the numerous shopping centers dotting the city’s streets. The city hosts a number of annual shows, the most popular among them being the Orange Blossom Festival.

Lindsay Transportation

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the local major airport.

Lindsay Higher Education

The city is served by the College Of The Sequoias.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Lindsay, CA

Comparing Lindsay 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity83
Senior Citizens24
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents710
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime11

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