salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,760 a year. That is $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 61 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Reedley?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Reedley
| Size | Reedley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,293 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,016 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,261 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,532 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,279 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Reedley overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Reedley, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Reedley
Life in Reedley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Reedley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $929 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $334,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Reedley, CA?
Renting in Reedley costs a median of about $1,394 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Reedley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,760 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Reedley cheap or expensive?
Reedley is rated OK: rent takes 24.5% of the typical household income of $68,277. It ranks 61st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Reedley?
The median homeowner in Reedley pays $2,312 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Reedley more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Reedley?
The median home value in Reedley is $334,800, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.
25,609 people live in Reedley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.