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Best city for remote work? Visalia, CA

C
Score
49/100
Rank #114 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

Visalia is a balanced option for remote work when your priorities include broadband subscription alongside typical rent (2br). Overall, it’s a mid-pack option in this dataset (#114 of 200). One thing to keep in mind is work-from-home share.

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Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why Visalia ranks here

  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,285/mo (11% lower than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Broadband subscription: 91% (0% higher than the national median; better for this metric).
  • Median household income: $79,952 (6% higher than the national median; better for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Work-from-home share: 7% (42% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 23% (34% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
142,649
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 49%Female 51%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,285/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
7%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
91%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$79,952
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
23%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
14%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
78/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
91/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
25/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
86/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

13%
Less than HS
64%
HS / Some college
14%
Bachelor’s
9%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

7%
Work from home
93%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

91%
Broadband
9%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,285/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
91%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
7%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$79,952
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
23%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
14%

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#115 Oakland, CA
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#116 Providence, RI
49/100

FAQ

›What is Visalia’s remote work score and rank?
Visalia, CA scores C (49/100) and ranks #114 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on Visalia city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of Visalia, CA?
Population is about 142,649 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in Visalia, CA?
About 49% male and 51% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in Visalia, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,285/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in Visalia, CA?
Work-from-home share is 7% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in Visalia, CA?
Broadband subscription is 91% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in Visalia, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 13%, HS/some college 64%, bachelor’s 14%, advanced 9%.
›Where does this data come from for Visalia, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).