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Selma, CA

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“The Raisin Capital of the World” is defined by its agricultural roots

Rural Agriculture Diverse Farming Vineyards

Fifteen miles southeast of Fresno, the city of Selma is an agricultural community in the heart of California’s Central Valley. Billing itself as “Home of the Peach” and “The Raisin Capital of the World,” Selma serves as an economic and cultural hub surrounded by farms, orchards, and grape vineyards.

While the shopping centers along Golden State Highway serve as major shopping destinations, Selma maintains a vibrant and walkable downtown district, with locally-owned shops, restaurants, and other small businesses occupying the historic storefronts. Residents enjoy close access to the outdoors, with numerous public parks scattered throughout the community and the vast, rugged expanse of King’s Canyon National Park just a short drive to the east.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Selma, CA is $1,210 for one bedroom, $1,399 for two bedrooms, and $2,000 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Selma has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,210/month
565 Sq Ft
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Transportation

42

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

James Garfield Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

239 Students

7
out of 10

Andrew Jackson Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

670 Students

5
out of 10

Indianola Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

354 Students

5
out of 10

Woodrow Wilson Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

331 Students

5
out of 10

Eric White Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

645 Students

4
out of 10

Abraham Lincoln Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

888 Students

6
out of 10

Selma High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,742 Students

6
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.