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Yokuts Valley offers peaceful living near the Sierra Nevada
Named after the indigenous peoples who cultivated the region's land, Yokuts Valley offers quiet living in Fresno County. Its location near the Sierra Nevada provides a scenic backdrop, and homes often double as family farms. Recreation is abundant, from a nearby lake to Sequoia National Park. “It’s a very community-oriented," says John Hutchinson, owner of Remeadies Intoxicating Potions, a local meadery, who has called the area home for over 10 years. "It has that typical foothills vibe, with a lot of people living here being interested in nature.”
Yokuts Valley sign marks entry to the quiet foothill community named for its indigenous heritage.
Breathe in the air of the old west in Yokuts Valley.
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Redwood forests and Hume Lake offer nearby escapes into nature
Central California is known for its outdoor recreation, and there’s plenty to explore around Yokuts Valley. Kings Canyon National Park is a 20-mile trip, leading to trails, waterfalls, canyons and scenic overlooks. Sequoia National Park, 36 miles east, is famous for its ancient giant sequoia trees. “Locals will occasionally visit the national parks in spring and fall but are more likely to make day trips out to Hume Lake,” Hutchinson says. The lake is not far south of Kings Canyon and features hiking, swimming and fishing.
Giant Sequoia National Monument is a breathtaking stop for scenic trails and forest views.
Paddle across Hume Lake and enjoy the high Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Ranch-style homes, livestock and large lots define the area
Rural roads wind through the area, past grassy meadows and gravel driveways. Ranch-style homes built from the mid-20th to early 21st centuries fill the community along with manufactured homes. Septic tanks and fenced-in areas for grazing animals are common. “Just driving down the street, you’ll see horses, goats and pigs,” Hutchinson says. “Unless you want to mow steep landscapes with rocks and twigs, having livestock that helps to keep the grass mowed down makes sense.” The median sales price for a single-family home is $375,000. Larger homes with expansive acreage can sell for around $1.2 million. The community has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Single level ranch-style homes are abundant in Yokuts Valley.
A stone home sits amid Yokuts Valley’s dry hills and sparse Sierra Nevada vegetation.
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Most residents head to surrounding cities to shop
On state Route 180, there's a Dollar General and Bear Mountain Pizza, a laid-back spot that dishes up a wide selection of pies and has a build-your-own sandwich menu. Also on this stretch is Bear Mountain Library, stocked with books, DVD rentals and public computers.
Residents will need to head into neighboring communities like Orange Cove, about 5 miles southwest, for more dining and shopping options. El Monterey is one of several Mexican restaurants in the city, sharing Park Boulevard with several Latin markets and grocery stores. Dinuba, a couple of miles in the same direction, has a Walmart Supercenter and a Grocery Outlet. Fresno includes over a dozen shopping centers, with big-box stores like Target and T.J. Maxx.
Grocery Outlet in nearby Dinuba offers budget-friendly shopping for Yokuts Valley residents.
Bear Mountain Pizza serves up custom pies in Yokuts Valley’s scenic foothill setting.
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Reedley High School students prepare for college through AVID
Most students complete kindergarten through eighth grade at Dunlap Elementary School, which has a B rating on Niche. Reedley High School serves older students and earns a B-plus. The high school offers the Advanced Via Individual Determination (AVID) program, which prepares enrolled students for post-secondary education through study groups, motivational activities and collaborative work. Dunlap Leadership Academy is a nearby charter school that provides a fully virtual curriculum for ninth through 12th grades.
Dunlap Elementary provides a variety of additional support to students inside the classroom.
Reedley High School, located in Reedly, serves teens in grades 9-12.
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State routes link the community to nearby cities
George Smith, Mistletoe, Sand Creek and other roads form a mainline route through the community. State Route 180 borders to the north, connecting the area to Fresno, 32 miles west. State Route 63 is also accessible and links residents to Visalia, 24 miles away, and other cities to the south.
Route 180 is the main thoroughfare in Yokuts Valley and connects residents to Fresno.
Yokuts Valley residents shop fresh produce at nearby Dinuba and Orange Cove markets.
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Dry conditions fuel fire risk and impact air quality
Due to its dry climate, Yokuts Valley is in an extreme wildfire risk zone, with peak season stretching from May to November. Fresno County offers online resources for wildfire prevention, including prevention measures and evacuation information. The area is also susceptible to poor air quality, primarily due to particulate matter from wildfires across the region and state.
Yokuts Valley’s rural roads stretch through dry hills dotted with homes and native trees.
Smokey Bear warns Yokuts Valley of moderate fire danger amid dry foothill conditions.
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On average, homes in Yokuts Valley, CA sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Yokuts Valley, CA over the last 12 months is $384,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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