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Tulare, California

Introduction to Tulare, California

Tulare, California, in Tulare county, is 9 miles S of Visalia, California (center to center) and 44 miles SE of Fresno, California. The city is located in the Visalia - Tulare - Porterville metropolitan area. Tulare has a population of 43,994.

Tulare History

The Town of Tulare was established in 1872. It was used by the Southern Pacific Railroad as its headquarters in the San Joaquin Valley. The town had to face a number of challenges in the initial years as it was burned down three times in the first fourteen years of its existence and had to be rebuilt each time. It was incorporated as a city in 1888. In 1891, the Southern Pacific Railroad shifted its headquarters to Bakersfield, forcing the residents to turn to agriculture for their survival. However, they faced the crisis bravely and emerged triumphantly. The area has flourished since then, with agriculture being its main industry.

Tulare and nearby Attractions

  • Tulare City Historical Museum
  • Sequoia National Park
  • San Francisco Bay

Things To Do In Tulare

The city of Tulare has the spirit of a small town combined with all the facilities of a big city. It is a charming and friendly city with a nice mix of boutiques, gift shops and restaurants. The city hosts some very interesting events like the World Ag Expo in February, which is one of the largest shows concerning farming and agricultural equipment. The Tulare County Fair is held every year in September.

Tulare Transportation

International as well as domestic flights can be availed from the Fresno/ Yosemite International Airport.

Tulare Higher Education

The College of the Sequoias is the nearest institution offering higher education facilities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Tulare Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%Tulare Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Tulare, CA

Comparing Tulare 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 Old109
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work74
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents89
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone24

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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