Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Exeter
Exeter, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$496
Population
10,679
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Art and natural beauty surrounds you in Exeter.
Public Art
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Great Downtown
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Mountains
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Sequoias
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Tourism
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Family-Friendly
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Nestled near the Sierra Nevada foothills, Exeter is a small San Joaquin Valley city where 31 hand-painted murals transform downtown streets into an open-air gallery. These colorful walls tell the story of a place once nicknamed "Citrus Capital of the World," while historic brick-paved walkways and central fountains give downtown genuine, lived-in charm. Sequoia National Park sits just 30 minutes away, making weekend hikes among ancient giants easily accessible. Visalia, eight miles west, adds dining and shopping options to everyday life.
Renters find a mix of single-story homes converted into rental units, small apartment communities, and townhome-style rentals suited to quieter living. The housing landscape reflects the city's compact three-square-mile footprint, keeping most essentials within easy reach. Exeter's annual Fall Festival, dating back to 1913, remains one of the region's longest-running celebrations and a genuine point of local pride that unites the community each year.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,848
Average: $84,565
Education
1,458
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,042
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Exeter has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Exeter, CA is $319 for a studio, $496 for one bedroom, $782 for two bedrooms, and $1,069 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Exeter has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$496/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Exeter, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
522 Students
Public
Grades K-5
554 Students
Public
Grades K-12
13 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
523 Students
Public
Grades K-12
13 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
909 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
29 Students
Public
Grades K-12
13 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kaweah Oaks Preserve
- ImagineU Children's Museum
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.