Kings County, California
Avenal Real Estate and Local Guide
Avenal is a small San Joaquin Valley city in western Kings County that grew from a 1920s oil boom and now depends on Avenal State Prison and agriculture. The surrounding Kettleman Hills and pistachio orchards shape the local economy. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Avenal best.
About the area
Living in Avenal, CA
The city council proclaimed Avenal the Pistachio Capital of the World in 2013.
The housing market
Homes in Avenal
- About 45% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, with the majority renter-occupied.
- Roughly 65% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $224,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Avenal home
Avenal State Prison
State prison opened in 1987 and the city's largest employer
Avenal Theater
Art Deco theater built by Standard Oil during the oil-boom era and later restored
Avenal Gliderport
Glider airport that is home to the Central California Soaring Club
Floyd D. Rice Park
City park with walking paths, picnic areas, and the Avenal Recreation Center
Avenal Neighborhood Park
Neighborhood park with a playground, sandbox, and basketball half-court
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.