Yokuts Valley, CA Homes for Rent

Named after the indigenous peoples who cultivated the region's land prior to its settlement, Yokuts Valley offers quiet living in Fresno County. Its location near the Sierra Nevada provides a scenic backdrop, and homes often double as personal farms. Recreation is also abundant, from a nearby lake to Sequoia National Park. "It has that typical foothills vibe, with a lot of people living here being interested in nature,” says John Hutchinson, owner of Remeadies Intoxicating Potions, a local meadery. He has also called the area home for more than 10 years. “It’s a very community oriented.” Rural roads wind through the area, past grassy meadows and gravel driveways. Ranch-style homes built from the mid-20th century through the early 21st century fill the community alongside manufactured homes. Septic tanks and fenced-in areas for grazing animals are common here. “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