What are the schools like in Clovis, CA?

Clovis is served primarily by Clovis Unified. The district operates 35 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.2:1.

What is the median household income in Clovis?

The median household income in Clovis, CA is $98,554 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Clovis, CA?

Clovis has an average high temperature of 55.4°F in January and 97.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.6 inches.

Clovis, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Clovis, CA affordable or expensive?

Clovis's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clovis is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $420,700 and the median rent is $1,482 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Clovis, CA?

Clovis has a violent crime rate of 244.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1665.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Clovis, CA a Good Place to Live?

Clovis is a mid-sized city of 120,607 in California, with a median household income of $98,554 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Clovis stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Clovis is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Clovis city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.8

Clovis's overall cost of living index is 107.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clovis costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Clovis, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$420,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,482	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$98,554	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Clovis's violent crime rate is 244.6 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

244.6 /100k

Property Crime

1665.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Clovis is served primarily by Clovis Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Clovis, CA	National Avg
School District	Clovis Unified	—
Elementary Schools	35	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clovis sees average highs of 55.4°F in January and 97.7°F in July, with 14.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Clovis, CA
Average High — January	55.4°F
Average High — July	97.7°F
Annual Precipitation	14.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Clovis, CA	National Avg
Population	120,607	—
Median Age	34.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.4%	18.9%
Asian	11.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tarpey Village, CA 3 mi Fort Washington, CA 5 mi Mayfair, CA 6 mi Fresno, CA 7 mi Sunnyside, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Clovis

Clovis, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

93611 93619 93612

Clovis vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clovis, CA affordable or expensive?

Clovis's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Clovis roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $420,700 and median rent is $1,482/month.

What is the crime rate in Clovis, CA?

Clovis's violent crime rate is 244.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1665.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Clovis?

Public schools in Clovis are operated by Clovis Unified. The district has 35 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.2:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clovis, CA a good place to live?

Clovis, CA has a population of 120,607, a median household income of $98,554, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Clovis?

Clovis averages 55.4°F in January and 97.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clovis?

Clovis, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 93611, 93619, 93612.

What is the population of Clovis?

The population of Clovis, California is 120,607 with a median age of 34.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clovis?

Key numbers for living in Clovis: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $420,700, median household income $98,554, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clovis side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.