Exeter

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Exeter, CA

Area Guide

Art and natural beauty surrounds you in Exeter.

Public Art Great Downtown Mountains Sequoias Tourism Family-Friendly

From its beautiful downtown featuring breathtaking murals, fountains, and brick-paved walkways to its tree-filled neighborhoods and mountain views, Exeter's appeal is obvious. Add in its proximity to Sequoia National Park and the nearby Sierra Nevada mountains, and living in Exeter provides a one-of-a-kind outdoor lifestyle.

Since it is about 30 minutes from Sequoia National Park, Exeter has a large tourism industry. The downtown area features 26 murals that portray the history of the city. The murals were completed by local artists and range from orange groves to mountain lions to Exeter's fall festival (which began in 1913). Exeter, which began as an agricultural community, is known as the "Citrus Capital of the World."

While you may not want to leave the city after renting an apartment in Exeter, the city is about eight miles east of Downtown Visalia and about an hour southeast of Fresno. Day trips from your home in Exeter might include Los Angeles, about three hours south, or the coast, three hours west.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Exeter, CA is $315 for a studio, $490 for one bedroom, $773 for two bedrooms, and $1,056 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Exeter has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$490/month
600 Sq Ft
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Transportation

57

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Rocky Hill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

537 Students

Lincoln Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

550 Students

Exeter Community Day

Public

Grades 1-12

3 Students

Wilson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

576 Students

Exeter Community Day

Public

Grades 1-12

3 Students

Exeter High

Public

Grades 9-12

894 Students

Kaweah High

Public

Grades 9-12

45 Students

Exeter Community Day

Public

Grades 1-12

3 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Kaweah Oaks Preserve
  • ImagineU Children's Museum

Commuter Rail

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.