What are the schools like in Lindsay, CA?

Lindsay is served primarily by Lindsay Unified. The district operates 6 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.3:1.

What is the median household income in Lindsay?

The median household income in Lindsay, CA is $44,816 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.1%.

What is the weather like in Lindsay, CA?

Lindsay has an average high temperature of 57.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Lindsay, CA affordable or expensive?

Lindsay's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lindsay is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $260,600 and the median rent is $887 per month.

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

Lindsay has a violent crime rate of 449.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1453.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lindsay, CA a Good Place to Live?

Lindsay is a small city of 12,581 in California, with a median household income of $44,816 and a 17.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Lindsay stands out for lower-than-average crime.

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

All Lindsay 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: 101.3

Lindsay's overall cost of living index is 101.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lindsay costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Lindsay, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$260,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$887	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,816	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Lindsay's violent crime rate is 449.8 per 100,000 residents — 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

449.8 /100k

Property Crime

1453.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Lindsay is served primarily by Lindsay Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lindsay, CA	National Avg
School District	Lindsay Unified	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	58.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lindsay sees average highs of 57.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July, with 12.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lindsay, CA
Average High — January	57.1°F
Average High — July	96.3°F
Annual Precipitation	12.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Lindsay, CA	National Avg
Population	12,581	—
Median Age	27.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	54.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	33.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

El Rancho, CA 1 mi Tonyville, CA 3 mi Strathmore, CA 5 mi Plainview, CA 5 mi Tooleville, CA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Lindsay

Lindsay, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93247

Lindsay vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lindsay, CA affordable or expensive?

Lindsay's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lindsay roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $260,600 and median rent is $887/month.

What is the crime rate in Lindsay, CA?

Lindsay's violent crime rate is 449.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1453.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lindsay?

Public schools in Lindsay are operated by Lindsay Unified. The district has 6 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.3:1. 4.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lindsay, CA a good place to live?

Lindsay, CA has a population of 12,581, a median household income of $44,816, and an unemployment rate of 17.1%. 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 Lindsay?

Lindsay averages 57.1°F in January and 96.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.1 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lindsay?

Lindsay, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93247.

What is the population of Lindsay?

The population of Lindsay, California is 12,581 with a median age of 27.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lindsay?

Key numbers for living in Lindsay: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $260,600, median household income $44,816, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lindsay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.