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Porterville, CA—93257

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$321,000
0.8% YoY Growth
Household Income
$58,300
41.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
53
15.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.5%
Median Rent
$1,280
5.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$950
19.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,180
5.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,450
2.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Porterville, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Porterville, CA is $321,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.8%. This indicates that home prices in Porterville, CA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$321,0000.8%
Single Family $323,0000.6%
Condos $231,0000.9%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $174,000
    -1.7%
    2 Bed
    		$230,0000.0%
    3 Bed
    		$324,0000.6%
    4 Bed
    		$390,0000.3%
    5 Bed $459,354-0.3%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    7.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Rental Trends — Porterville, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Porterville, CA is $1,340, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Porterville, CA is studios: $840, 1-bedrooms: $961, 2-bedrooms: $1,210, 3-bedrooms: $1,650, 4-bedrooms: $2,140. The most common rental property sizes in Porterville, CA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 39.1% and 36.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,280$1,340
    Studio Rent $795$840
    1 Bed Rent $950$961
    2 Bed Rent $1,180$1,210
    3 Bed Rent $1,450$1,650
    4 Bed Rent $1,980$2,140
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.0%
    1 Bedroom
    14.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    39.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.3%

    Property Listings — Porterville, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Porterville, CA is 58. This is a increase of 23.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$370,000-3.0%
    Listing Count
    		114-7.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-7.0%
    Days on Market
    		5315.0%
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    Demographics — Porterville, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Porterville, CA has a population of 79,300, which has increased by 3.1% over the past 5 years. Porterville, CA is a popular place for families, as children make up 30.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		79,3003.1%
    % Under 18
    		30.7%-2.5%
    % Seniors
    		12.4%10.7%
    % WFH
    		2.6%36.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		14.7%40.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Porterville, CA is a predominantly hispanic area, with 72.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 11.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Porterville, CA is white, making up 20.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 26.0% of the population in Porterville, CA, and this percentage has increased by 10.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		20.6%-22.8%
    % Black
    		0.7%0.0%
    % Hispanic
    		72.1%11.1%
    % Asian
    		2.6%-35.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		26.0%10.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Porterville, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 597 mortgage originations in Porterville, CA, of which 62.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Porterville, CA. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 17.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		597
    % Conventional Loans
    		62.0%
    % Government Loans
    		38.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		17.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Porterville, CA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Porterville, CA under the Section 8 program is 6.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Porterville, CA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		752
    Total Units Section 8
    		641
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		6.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		80.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$110$950$1,060
    2 Bedroom$210$1,180$1,390
    3 Bedroom$460$1,450$1,910
    4 Bedroom$230$1,980$2,210

    Affordability — Porterville, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5.1
    Median Home Price$321,000
    Median Household Income$58,300

    Porterville, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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