California - Catalina Island through, 1917
Clovis’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,157 in 1920, 120,124 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1917 and 5 maps from 1923 on.
- 1890Clovis is settled
ClovisCA
A city of 129,347, settled in 1890. Public schools that outperform most of California.
Trash & recycling2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Aaron T Harris · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
129,347
2025 Census estimate · +7.6% since 2020
Typical home
$514K
+1% in a year
Household income
$99K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
36,432
A commuter town
TownGrade
C+
#242 of 841 in CA
What is it like to live in Clovis?
Clovis is a city of 129,347, and it grades C+ overall, 242nd among California's 841 graded towns. Its schools rank ahead of 84% of California towns. The trade-off: homes are expensive, about $514K for a typical one and 6.9 times the Fresno metro’s $74K median household income. Clovis’ July high is 99°F, against 89°F in California’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Clovis is home to California Health Sciences University. Clovis's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 87% of U.S. towns.
What makes Clovis stand out
Where Clovis beats most towns.
Clovis Unified schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek Elementary | K–6 | 939 |
| Cedarwood Elementary | K–6 | 848 |
| Reagan Elementary | K–6 | 818 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Biggest of 2
| College | Students |
|---|---|
| California Health Sciences University | 527 |
| San Joaquin College of Law | 109 |
Colleges in town
2 colleges
636 students on campus
Students are 7% of residents.
A growing town
Clovis has grown 35% since 2010
95,631 counted in 2010 and 120,124 in 2020; an estimated 129,347 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 7.6% since 2020, after 25.6% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Clovis grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Clovis is from typical.
Cost of livingD−Open →SchoolsA−Open →HealthClovis Community Medical Center 0.3 miles awayB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income$99K median household incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 10.9 of 20; 4.4% of households have no car; 1.3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →SafetyCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2% conserved landBOpen →History23 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life2.9 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market40 days on market–Open →Who lives here37% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Clovis: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Clovis, and how to reach them.
PowerPG&E37.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Clovis water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn California you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFresno County Clerk, Registrar of VotersFresno County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP codes93611, 93612, 9361993611 39% · 93612 31% · 93619 30%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Clovis.
Clovis has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, has seen reported crime fall beyond ordinary swings and pairs an A− for schools with high home prices.
SchoolsA−
For schools, Clovis earns an A−
That grade comes with a D− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $514K.
Two of its 34 schools are shown below, with the reason for each. The Clovis Unified school district runs its public schools. 6 public schools serve Clovis, with 4,824 students in all.
84%of CA districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reyburn IntermediateLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 1,785 | – |
| Clovis East HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,113 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About half of Clovis’ working residents commute to Fresno
Jobs based here grew from 26,330 in 2013 to 36,432.
Half the trips to work are shorter than 8 miles. For working residents in Clovis, the share who work locally is 17%. Jobs in Clovis grew by 10,102 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 36,432. Clovis’ typical journey to work comes in at 24 minutes.
17%work in town
| Clovis | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 17% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $99,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 10% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Clovis17%
Fresno47%
Visalia2%
Madera1%
Sanger1%
8 mi
median commute distance
36,432
jobs based in Clovis
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 66% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HousingCost of living grade D−
For cost of living, Clovis earns a D−
A home in Clovis typically sold within 40 days of listing. The typical home value locally is about $514,000, up 1% in a year, 32% below the California typical home. Clovis’ going rate for rent is $1,792 a month.
$514KZillow home value
| Clovis | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,792 a month | $1,898 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 65% | 64% | 73% |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent | 53% | 55% | 48% |
Typical home value
Clovis$514K
California$762K
Market temperature
40
days on market
99.8%
sale-to-list price
+1%
value change, 1 year
99
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
HealthB+
Clovis is healthier than three in four U.S. towns
Among adults in Clovis, 23% get no exercise outside work. This California town beats the California average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 73% of adults in the town had a checkup this year; 9.8% have diabetes.
74%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Clovis | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 31% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 73% | 72% | 79% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. California
7 better23 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Clovis | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8% | 10.6% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 14.4% | 17.9% |
| More adults with obesity | 33% | 27.8% |
Clovis Community Medical Center
0.3 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
63rd
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
OutdoorsB
Open space protected for good: 1.8% of Clovis
In 59 parks and preserves, walkers have 19 miles of trail. The trail density for Clovis comes to 0.7 miles per square mile.
#463for trails in CA
| Clovis | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.8% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
1.8%
conserved · 298 of 16,783 acres
19 mi
of trails · 0.7 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sierra Bicentennial Park | 1.2 mi | 19 |
| 2. Clovis Rodeo Grounds | 0.7 mi | 25 |
| 3. Dry Creek Park | 0.7 mi | 17 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyC
Crime per resident in Clovis is higher than in 66% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 2,533 to 2,153 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
Within California, it does better than just over three in five towns. For Clovis, the violent offense rate is 2.6 per 1,000 residents.
34%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Clovis | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.6 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 14 per 1,000 residents | 13.3 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Clovis2.6
California4.4
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Clovis14
California18.2
U.S.15.5
34th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
61st
percentile among CA towns
337
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,816
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Clovis
The Fresno Yosemite Intl Ap weather station records that about 113 days a year reach 90°, more than in 97% of U.S. towns. July afternoons average 98.6°, hotter than in 99% of U.S. towns; January nights average 39.4°.
Snow is almost unheard of. The January low in the town is 39°F.
99°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter40–58°
Spring49–76°
Summer64–96°
Fall52–79°
+2.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
99°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
More children than California overall
In Clovis, 29% of residents are under 18. Children under 18 are 29% of residents (22% statewide). Since 2020, Clovis has grown 7.6%, to 129,347 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. For Clovis, the median age is 36 years.
36median age · CA 37.9
| Clovis | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 29% | 22% | 22% |
| Median age | 36 years | 39.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 29% | 29% |
ClovisCaliforniaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school21%
Some college23%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate14%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 91 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1 point). Across California, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 36.4, men 35.4.
| Clovis | CA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.8% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.8% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.4% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 11.6% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.5% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.4% | 15.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.6% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.5% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 13.6% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Top of a high hazard risk in Clovis: inland flooding
Expected losses in Clovis break down as 67% from inland flooding and 28% from earthquakes. Clovis’ risk rating from FEMA stands at 63 of 100. Since 1995, 15 flood insurance claims have been paid out in the town.
63risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakes
15
paid flood claims since 1995
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 23 attractions →Valley Children's Stadium and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Clovis. Close and well known come first.
4 mi Stadium & arenaValley Children's Stadium
39 mi National ParkKings Canyon National Park780K visitors a year
3 mi Stadium & arenaSave Mart Center
11 mi MuseumForestiere Underground Gardens
9 mi Stadium & arenaChukchansi Park
9 mi Zoo & aquariumFresno Chaffee ZooSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Valley Children's Stadium: Emedina00, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kings Canyon National Park: NileGuide.com (Josh Steinitz), CC BY 2.0 · Save Mart Center: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Forestiere Underground Gardens: R&sbwn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Chukchansi Park: YAHQQLIGAN, CC BY 2.0 · Fresno Chaffee Zoo: Jim Moore, CC BY 2.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Clovis
20pages on Clovis
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 84% of CA districts · 34 schoolsSafetyC2.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than CA on 7 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingD−$514K typical home · up 1% in a yearWork & commuteB+$99K median household income · 36,432 jobs hereNatural hazardsCFEMA risk higher than 63% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Clovis
San Joaquin College of LawUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · ClovisIn townCalifornia State University-FresnoUniversity or college · Public · Fresno3.7 mi$7,350 in-state tuitionClovis Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fresno4.9 mi$1,378 in-state tuition
About 7 of every 100 Clovis residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California.
College town
California Health Sciences University calls Clovis home
2 colleges in town.
California Health Sciences University527 students on campus
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- —
- Graduate
- —
- Admission
- Open
- Net price
- —
- Graduate
- —
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Famous people from Clovis
23 notable people were born in Clovis.
.jpg){kind=link}
About Clovis
City in California, United States
Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. It was established in 1890 as a freight stop for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad by a group of Fresno businessmen and Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky. The railroad bought the land from two farmers and named the station after one of them, Clovis Cole. Pollasky then developed a town on the site, also named Clovis. The completion of the lumber flume in 1894 led to the growth of the area around Clovis Station where a lumberyard and sawmill were built. Clovis was officially incorporated as a city in 1912. Today, Clovis celebrates its heritage as an American frontier town, known for its rodeo, Old Town Clovis historic dist…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1890
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 361 ft
- ZIP code
- 93611, 93612, 93613
- Area code
- 559
Clovis’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Clovis.
FresnoTarpey VillageClovis
How the neighbors grade
| Town | CA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis | #242 | C+ | D− | C | A− | B+ |
| Fresno | #662 | D | D | D | B | C |
| Tarpey Village | #329 | C+ | C− | — | A− | B− |
Tarpey Village reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Clovis with a neighbor →
Questions about Clovis
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Clovis, CA a good place to live?
Clovis grades C+ overall, better than 45% of U.S. towns and #242 of 841 in California. It grades B+ for health, C for safety and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Clovis, CA safe?
Within California, it does better than 61% of towns.
Is Clovis, CA expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
What is Clovis, CA known for?
23 notable people were born here, including Chris Colfer and Alysa Liu.