Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
12%
Porterville, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,055
Population
59,974
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Enjoy small-town comfort in the Gateway to the Southern Sierra
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Diverse
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Historic
Cradled against the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Porterville is known as the Gateway to the Southern Sierra. Porterville offers access to an array of outdoor activities in Sequoia National Forest year-round, from swimming and hiking in warmer months to skiing and snowboarding in colder months. Porterville is also home to local parks such as Zalud Park and Veterans Park, which provide plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation as well as the Tule River.
Porterville contains a small-town feel with old-fashioned charm and a pioneering spirit sparked by a rich history. The downtown area strewn along Main Street contains a variety of quaint shops, antique stores, restaurants, murals, and a multicultural art center. Main Street is also the site of many special events like the popular Iris Festival and the Veterans Day/Homecoming Parade. Barn Theater, California’s longest running community theater, features live dramatic performances for all Porterville residents to enjoy. Getting around from Porterville is easy with convenience to Routes 65 and 190.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,760
Average: $68,865
Education
7,132
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
24,423
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Porterville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Porterville, CA is $611 for a studio, $1,055 for one bedroom, $1,142 for two bedrooms, and $1,273 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Porterville has decreased by -1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,055/month
643 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Porterville, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
809 Students
Public
Grades K-5
661 Students
Public
Grades K-5
661 Students
Public
Grades K-8
237 Students
Public
Grades K-5
809 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
586 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
532 Students
Public
Grades K-8
237 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,125 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,125 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,855 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,855 Students
Public
Grades K-12
2,423 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 June 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.