Kingsburg, CA Real Estate

Median Income $28,161

Median Age 24.72

Population 11,177

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 55°	LO 36°	July	HI 98°	LO 62°

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Once known as “King River Switch,” Kingsburg’s roots as a “Swedish Village” transcend from a period when Swedish immigrants formed a community alongside the path of the railroad. Holding fervently to its roots, stringent building codes ensure that business developers’ new construction conforms to the Swedish architecture throughout most of the town. Even the local McDonald showcases the symbolic painted red Dala Horse on its grounds.

Beautiful, historic churches, tiny antique stores and Swedish boutiques downtown draw tour buses to the main street, Draper St., on a regular basis. Under the shadow of the gigantic water tower in the shape of a teapot, small speakers mounted near the seasonal flags posted there play Swedish music during the day; it’s not uncommon to see locals in full Swedish regalia shuffling about in their clogs.

At Christmas time, parades and festivals mark Santa Lucia Day. Young girls frit around maypoles with flowers in their hair; on the coldest days of December, people flood downtown Draper St. to drink “glog,” a Swedish drink, and watch the celebration. Other notable celebrations include the annual Swedish Festival to inaugurate that year’s Swedish Festival Queen and the Crayfish and Jazz Festival. A small town, Kingsburg has only one elementary school, one junior high school and one high school. For those who prefer, there are two private schools available on the outskirts of the city.

Families, teens and adults take advantage of the warm summer weather and make the five minute trek to Kings River for “floating” and other summer fun, like boating and swimming. Custom homes designed to stretch along the river’s side are among the most desirable in Kingsburg. The largest of them have there own boat docks and include special extras like tennis courts or boat docks. Along “Shady Lane,” on 21st Street, older homes are nearly completely shaded by the decades old trees that block the sun along the street.

With summer comes the strawberry season; small stands run solely on the honor system open along the edges of the small town. The weekly farmer’s markets showcase the variety of fruits and vegetables grown in the area. Grapes are the area’s biggest crop. Headquarters to Sun Maid, the company remains one of the biggest exporters of raisins. A small, conservative but highly desirable area of the Central Valley, Kingsburg embraces traditions and customs. Residents are highly active in the community and not surprisingly, enjoy the quiet and relaxed lifestyle that is second nature to this small town of less than 12,000.

In June 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Kingsburg was $209,220. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.

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