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Reedley, California

Introduction to Reedley, California

Reedley, California, in Fresno County, is 20 miles NW of Visalia, California (center to center) and 20 miles SE of Fresno, California. Part of the surrounding Fresno metro area, the city is not isolated. Reedley is home to some 20,756 residents.

Reedley History

During the Gold Rush period of the mid 1800s, Thomas Law Reed came to the area to supply wheat to the miners. When he gave the land necessary for the construction of a railroad station, the town was born. The new settlement was named Reedley after him. As the gold fever minimized, the requirement for wheat became great. Irrigation bringing water from the Kings River helped the area establish itself as a flourishing region for fruit and vineyards. New settlers began to arrive and Reedley was finally incorporated in the year 1913.

Reedley and nearby Attractions

  • Reedley Museum
  • Camacho Park
  • Cricket Hollow Park
  • Earl Ruth Park
  • Kingsburg Historical Park
  • Roosevelt Park

Things To Do In Reedley

There are many spacious and well maintained golf courses for the sports lovers residing in the city. If you wish to know about the history of the area then the museums are the best places to visit. There are more than eight parks in the city which regularly organize events for people of all ages. The city is also dotted with various restaurants and cafes which serve mouthwatering traditional and continental delicacies.

Reedley Transportation

Air transportation in the city is available from Fresno Yosemite International.

Reedley Higher Education

Reedley is served by California State University-Fresno.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Reedley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 13%Reedley Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 17%Reedley Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Reedley Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Reedley, CA

Comparing Reedley 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 Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity107
Senior Citizens36
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times58
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime44
Low Violent Crime23

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