The Town FilesDinuba, California
City in Tulare County · population 24,563 (2020 Census)
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- Median home
- $275,000
- Household income
- $59,484
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 29.5
Dinuba is a city of 24,563 people in Tulare County, California. The median home is worth $275,000, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks easier by car than 88% of California towns, more vibrant than 79% of California towns, more walkable than 76% of California towns.
How Dinuba ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dinuba is worth $275,000, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $59,484, which is more affordable than 84% of California towns. Median rent is $1,209 a month. 58.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dinuba | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $275,000 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,209 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $59,484 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 58.4% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Dinuba
| People | Dinuba | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 33.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 26.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 93.3% |
Weather in Dinuba
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 10.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dinuba since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an F1, struck on March 8, 1986 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 22, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on April 11, 2012.
Severe weather in Tulare County since 1996
Tulare County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4683: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2020 | Fire | FM-5373: Sqf Fire Complex |
Jobs and pay in Tulare County
Tulare County had 177,657 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,038 a year. Unemployment was 10% in 2023; in Dinuba itself the ACS puts it at 10.6%.
Public schools in Dinuba
11 public schools with 6,479 students, about 22.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinuba High | 9-12 | 2,115 | 23.2 |
| Washington Intermediate | 7-8 | 945 | 22.0 |
| Roosevelt Elementary | K-6 | 604 | 26.3 |
| Lincoln Elementary | K-6 | 560 | 25.5 |
| Wilson Elementary | K-6 | 552 | 24.0 |
| Jefferson Elementary | K-6 | 548 | 23.8 |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | K-6 | 511 | 24.3 |
| Grand View Elementary | K-6 | 327 | 21.8 |
| Kings Canyon Continuation | 9-12 | 166 | 11.9 |
| Ronald Reagan Academy | 9-12 | 81 | 20.3 |
| Sierra Vista High (Continuation) | 9-12 | 70 | 10.0 |
Towns near Dinuba
- Reedley, CA4.6 mi · 25,227 people · home $334,800
- Orosi, CA6.0 mi · 8,329 people · home $227,100
- Cutler, CA6.3 mi · 4,480 people · home $210,700
- Orange Cove, CA6.9 mi · 9,649 people · home $254,000
- Parlier, CA9.2 mi · 14,576 people · home $256,400
- Kingsburg, CA9.4 mi · 12,380 people · home $373,800
- Selma, CA12.1 mi · 24,674 people · home $315,300
- Goshen, CA13.6 mi · 4,968 people · home $289,300
Dinuba questions
Is Dinuba, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dinuba scores better for retirees than 6% of California towns and quieter than 10%. 8.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.5).
How much does a house cost in Dinuba?
The median owner-occupied home in Dinuba is valued at $275,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,484, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,209 a month.
What is the weather like in Dinuba?
July highs average 93.8°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Dinuba get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dinuba since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on March 8, 1986. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)