Living in Clovis, CA
Clovis is the 225th-largest city in the US, home to about 129,000 people in 2025. It has grown 7.6% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (102.2 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 129,347+7.6% since 2020
- Median home value
- $482,7004.9 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,792/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $99,241median, per year
- Price level
- 102.2US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 55° / 98°lows 41° / 69°
- Average commute
- 24 min12% work from home
- State income tax
- 13.3%top rate, graduated
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County: Fresno County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 361 ft
Metro area: Fresno, CA
Cost of living in Clovis
The median home in Clovis is worth $482,700 and the median household earns $99,241 a year, so a typical home costs about 4.9 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,792 a month, about 22% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Fresno, CA metro area at 102.2, with housing at 95.7 and goods at 105.2 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $76,600 here. California taxes wages at a top rate of 13.3%. The average combined state and local sales tax in California is 9.03%.
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Clovis weather
Average highs run from 55°F in January to 98°F in July, and January nights average 41°F. It gets 11 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are March to May and October to November.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Clovis
People and work
The median resident is 36.0 years old, and 37% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 65% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 24 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 36.0243rd youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 37%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 65%of households
- People per sq mile
- 4,92626.3 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 0%1% walk, 0.2% bike
- Unemployment
- 5.6%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 8%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1996median year
Who moves to Clovis, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), San Jose (Santa Clara County) and Bakersfield (Kern County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Sacramento (Sacramento County) and Bakersfield (Kern County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Fresno County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: drought, wildfire, inland flooding, earthquake.
Home prices
+2% in a year
Up 36% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Fresno, CA area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
29% good days
34 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Fresno, CA area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Clovis
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Pros
- Nothing stands out in the data. Locals, what do you love about Clovis?
Cons
- Data California's top income tax rate is 13.3%, among the highest in the country.
- Data Sales tax is high: 9.03% on average with local taxes.
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 113 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data Air quality is a concern: 34 days in 2025 were unhealthy at least for sensitive groups (EPA).
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Cities near Clovis
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 6 mi | 555,549 | $374,800 | 102.2 | Compare |
| Visalia, CA | 40 mi | 146,541 | $371,500 | 99.8 | Compare |
| Merced, CA | 55 mi | 99,724 | $372,600 | 98.3 | Compare |
| Modesto, CA | 93 mi | 219,652 | $442,700 | 104.1 | Compare |
| Manteca, CA | 108 mi | 96,693 | $589,900 | 105.1 | Compare |
| Salinas, CA | 110 mi | 159,134 | $654,100 | 109.0 | Compare |
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Clovis ranks 1st of 11 in our best suburbs of Fresno ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clovis a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population; the trade-offs are 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Compare Clovis side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Clovis?
The Census Bureau estimates Clovis had 129,347 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 120,166 in April 2020 (+7.6%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Clovis?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $76,600 in the Clovis area. The median household here earns $99,241.
When is the best time to visit Clovis?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, March to May and October to November are the most comfortable months. July averages 98°F and January 55°F for daytime highs.
What county is Clovis in?
Clovis is in Fresno County, California. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Clovis in?
Clovis is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Clovis?
About 361 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. California has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 13.3% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Clovis. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Fresno, CA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport, CA station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.