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Southwest Porterville

Southwest Porterville

Neighborhood in Porterville, California

Tulare County 93257
$350,709 Average Value
$280 Average Price per Sq Ft
15 Homes For Sale

Southwest Porterville is growing

Southwest Porterville is experiencing a surge in residents, much like the rest of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, Porterville's population has increased by 15.6% since 2010 and has nearly doubled in size in the past 20 years. “I think people are coming here because of the prices,” says Janet Uresti, Commissioner of the Porterville Parks and Leisure Department. “Things have become so expensive everywhere else in California, but prices here are still relatively low compared to most of the Valley, and all the development is in the southwest end.” Much of the land making up the neighborhood is farmland, but a large concentration of subdivisions have sprouted up new builds just west of South Main Street.

Brand new homes

Most of the homes in Southwest Porterville are ranch-style Craftsman houses built in the 2020s. These houses are priced between $230,000 and $450,000. Some have Mediterranean-inspired stucco facades, while others are brick. A handful of homes built in the 1920s have recently been remodeled to current standards. Houses are clustered into subdivisions and feature small yards and multicar garages. Homeowners should take note that there is a good chance that flooding of the Tule River will be an issue for homes nearby. While Porterville Municipal Airport is only used for learning, there still may be the issue of noise.

Porterville High passes the test

Kids in the neighborhood attend the Porterville Unified School District, beginning at Vandalia Elementary School, which has a B-minus grade on Niche. Next is Pioneer Middle School, which also has a B-minus overall grade. Niche gives Pioneer Middle School teachers an A grade and the school features a 20-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Porterville High School is one of the oldest in the area, dating back to 1896. The school has a B-plus Niche grade and an Academy of Health Sciences for students who want to have a career in the field. Also nearby is Porterville College, a public community college offering a plethora of degrees.

Freedom Fest and Porterville Fair

“My favorite event is the Freedom Fest,” says Uresti. “Every last Saturday in June, we put on a huge fireworks display, and tons of local vendors come out.” Southwest Porterville is also home to the Porterville Fair, hosted each May. With a history dating back to 1948, the Porterville Fair is the neighborhood’s premiere event, featuring five days of livestock shows, live music and carnival rides. Near the fairgrounds is the Eagle Mountain Casino, where locals can enjoy over 1,700 slot machines and 20 table games. Residents head to the Porterville Sports Complex, which features three playgrounds and a dog park. The complex also serves as home to many youth sporting events, with 11 soccer fields and three football fields. Porterville Municipal Golf Course is a public 9-hole course with special twilight rates later in the evenings. Residents looking for an indoor workout can head to the nearby Planet Fitness.

Eating off Olive Ave.

Most of the dining and shopping is found on the neighborhood’s north end off Olive Avenue. Locals start the day with a quick cup of coffee or a pastry from the Human Bean. Black Bear Diner is a local chain spot with large servings of classic American fare. The mountain-themed eatery serves breakfast around the clock. El Maguey offers Mexican classics and fun iced and frozen cocktails. For more dining and boutique shopping, downtown Porterville is just minutes away. Grocery shoppers hit Smart & Final, a local chain for food for the week ahead.

Hop on HWY 65

Travel is easy as Highway 65 intersects the neighborhood from the north and south, providing access to Visalia. In addition, Porterville TransPORT is an on-demand transit service, much like Uber, in which locals can arrange rides. For travel around the neighborhood and the rest of Porterville, Tulare County Area Transit buses have frequent stops.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • Eric Van Denk

    Eric Van Denk

    Central Valley Property Advisors

    (661) 218-1053

    247 Total Sales

    1 in Southwest Porterville

    $209,000 Price

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  • Eric Mora

    Eric Mora

    The Mora Partners Inc.

    (661) 535-1530

    586 Total Sales

    1 in Southwest Porterville

    $265,000 Price

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  • Jackie Hillen

    Jackie Hillen

    Rim Realty, Inc.

    (559) 608-3855

    65 Total Sales

    23 in Southwest Porterville

    $294K - $496K Price Range

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  • Sandi McDonough

    Sandi McDonough

    Responds Quickly

    Real Brokerage Technologies

    (669) 219-8612

    96 Total Sales

    1 in Southwest Porterville

    $382,000 Price

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  • Larry Harper

    Larry Harper

    Responds Quickly

    Century 21 Jordan-Link & Co.

    (559) 306-0794

    98 Total Sales

    3 in Southwest Porterville

    $200K - $652K Price Range

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  • Miriam Carter

    Miriam Carter

    Responds Quickly

    Real Broker

    (559) 354-5409

    85 Total Sales

    1 in Southwest Porterville

    $175,000 Price

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Schools

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Southwest Porterville US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Southwest Porterville Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Southwest Porterville, Porterville sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Porterville, Porterville over the last 12 months is $400,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$400,000
Median Sale Price
$400,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$380,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$575,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$680,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
104
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$280

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,486
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1997
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,569
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,818
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,299
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 2
    10am - 1pm

    100 S Westwood St Unit 1, Porterville, CA 93257

    $102,500

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,248 Sq Ft
    • 100 S Westwood St
    • Unit 1

    Located in the beautiful, gated adult (55 and up) community of Westwood Village, which is one of the most desirable mobile home parks in the area. This home is conveniently located directly across from the office and clubhouse which features such amenities as billiards, a library, a kitchen, a BBQ area and a fire pit, Bocce ball and Pickleball courts, and a lovely pool. This home includes a 2 car

    Jan Jackson Modern Broker

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
15,159
Median Age
31
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
32.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$53,721
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,803

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
70.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
11.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.5%
% Population in Labor Force
63.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
98°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
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