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Reedley

Pop. 25,609·364th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Reedley, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,680/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$282
Falling (Monthly)
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Reedley · $1,680
More affordable than 63% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,680/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$63,307/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Reedley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,160
1 BR
$1,160
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,310
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,440/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,680 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,160/yr
At $1,680/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Reedley, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,609
Median income
$63,307
Median age
32.3
Renters
43.6%
Age distribution
29.6%
24.3%
24%
Under 1829.6%
18–3424.3%
35–5424%
55–6411.8%
65+10.3%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
30.9%
81.2%
White30.9%
Black0.9%
Hispanic81.2%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
32%
20%
32%
16%
No HS diploma32%
HS diploma20%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+16%
Housing tenure
56.4%
43.6%
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Reedley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,498 → $63,307
up 14.1%
Population
25,168 → 25,609
up 1.8%
Renter share
43.7% → 43.6%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
13% → 16%
+3.0 pts
Median age
29.9 → 32.3
+2.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $63,307 today, compared with $55,498 five years earlier. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 25,168 residents to roughly 25,609. College-educated residents now make up 16% of adults here, versus 13% in 2021.

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About renting in Reedley, CA

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Reedley is $1,680/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,160/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,440/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,160/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,020/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($63,307/yr), Reedley ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Reedley an affordable city for renters?

Reedley is considered moderate for renters. At $1,680/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($63,307/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Reedley slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Reedley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,680/mo in Reedley. The local median household income is $63,307/yr, meaning the typical Reedley household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Reedley?

Rent in Reedley has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 2026.

How does Reedley rent compare to other cities in California?

Reedley is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #364 out of 379 tracked cities at $1,680/mo.

What percentage of Reedley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.6% of Reedley households are renters, while 56.4% are owner-occupied. Reedley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Reedley rent compare to the national average?

Reedley's median rent of $1,680/mo is $282 (14%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #364 out of 379 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,680/mo, rent takes ~32% of Reedley's median household income ($63,307/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Reedley 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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