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Avenal, California

city · Kings County

At a glance

13,608
Population
$228,900
Median home value (all homes)
25% below U.S. median
$248,926
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,015/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$54,741
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
36.4 min
Average commute
85%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
12.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing7% below
Goods & services3% above
Utilities13% above
Taxes34% below
Insurance11% below
Commute cost95% above
For business: California is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 5/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college54 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates51.4%
College graduates2.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Avenal Economic Development
Avenal's Economic Development Team comprises the Community and Economic Development Department and the CrisCom Company. The City provides resources for starting a business and works with business owners and property owners to boost the local economy in Avenal, CA.
region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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