Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
34%
Over 65
11%
Lindsay
Lindsay, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$623
Population
12,808
Renter Mix
48% Rent
The birthplace of California's citrus industry
Attractive
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Family-Friendly
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Agriculture
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Visalia
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Outdoor Activities
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The very first orange trees in California were planted in Lindsay, a small city in the central part of the state. The orange trees were planted by Julius Orton in the 1880s after he arrived for the California Gold Rush. While he struck out with gold, he is credited for starting the state's citrus industry. Orton was a descendant of Thomas Orton, a pilgrim who arrived to Boston Harbor in 1635. Today, Lindsay is an All-America City, home to roughly 12,000 residents. It is located roughly 18 miles southeast of Visalia.
The McDermont Field House acts as the city's gathering place, hosting events and providing such recreational activities as its Flowrider, Eagle Mountain Rock Wall, an interactive arcade, indoor soccer fields, multi-purpose sports courts, laser tag, and an aquatic center. Lindsay is also home to several parks and the Lindsay Municipal Golf Course. For more adventure, the Sequoia National Forest is just east of Lindsay.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$42,924
Average: $55,459
Education
727
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,346
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lindsay has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
3%
Other Education
97%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Lindsay, CA is $623 for one bedroom, $781 for two bedrooms, and $914 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lindsay has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$623/month
497 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lindsay, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
730 Students
Public
Grades K-8
730 Students
Public
Grades K-8
473 Students
Public
Grades K-8
426 Students
Public
Grades K-8
426 Students
Public
Grades K-8
730 Students
Public
Grades K-8
730 Students
Public
Grades K-8
473 Students
Public
Grades K-8
426 Students
Public
Grades K-8
426 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,132 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,132 Students
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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.