Old Town Clovis along Pollasky Avenue at golden hour

Relocation guide

Moving to Clovis

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

122,719

Median age 35.3

Median household income

$100,360

Median rent

$1,662/mo

Median home value

$453,300

Schools

33

2 districts

Summer high / winter low

98° / 40°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 28% above the US median ($100,360).
  • Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income.
  • Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 74 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Hot summers: July highs average 98°F.

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

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Where in Clovis?

Clovis spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $311,700 to $579,400 by zip.

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Life in Clovis

Old Town Clovis, California, Pollasky Ave, 2026
Old Town Clovis, California, Pollasky Ave, 2026Aaron T Harris · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fresno Basin S, Clovis
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Gould Canal 2022, Clovis
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Questions

Is Clovis a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 28% above the US median ($100,360). Rent takes only about 20% of the median household income. On the other hand: Hot summers: July highs average 98°F.

How much do I need to earn to live in Clovis?

The median household earns $100,360. Rent at the median ($1,662/month) is about 20% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $66,480 a year.

How many schools are in Clovis?

33 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Clovis?

Highs average 98°F in July and lows 40°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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