Moving to Exeter, CA

About Exeter

Exeter is a small farming town of about 10,300 people in Tulare County, set in the San Joaquin Valley near the Sierra foothills on Highway 65, about 15 miles east of Highway 99. Known as the “Citrus Capital of the World,” it is built primarily on citrus, nuts, and other valley crops, and that farm economy still drives much of the local job market, along with employers such as Waterman Industries, Svenhard’s Swedish Bakery, and Peninsula Packaging — and many residents commute the short drive into Visalia for work. What makes Exeter stand out is its downtown: more than 30 murals painted on downtown buildings turn a walk down East Pine Street into an outdoor art gallery, alongside antique shops, specialty stores, and restaurants. There is a golf course, and a disc-golf course at Unger Park, and community festivals and events throughout the year, and Sequoia National Park is roughly 30 minutes away, so Exeter works well as a quiet, small-town base with the mountains close by.

Things to do in Exeter

• Walk the downtown mural trail on East Pine Street — more than 30 murals, an outdoor art gallery
• Antique shops, specialty stores, and restaurants downtown
• Community festivals and events throughout the year
• Golf, and disc golf at Unger Park
• Day trip to Sequoia National Park, roughly 30 minutes away

Utilities — who to call to turn things on

Confirm the specific provider for any address before closing — service areas can vary near city limits.

Electric — Southern California Edison

(800) 655-4555 — 24/7 for starting or stopping service. sce.com

Trash & Recycling — Mid Valley Disposal

(559) 237-9425. New service can also be arranged via City Hall. midvalleydisposal.com

City government

City of Exeter — City Hall

137 N. F Street, Exeter, CA 93221
(559) 592-3710
City Clerk’s Office direct: (559) 592-9244
cityofexeter.ca.gov

Schools

Exeter Unified School District

K–12, roughly 3,000 students. School assignment depends on the specific address — verify with the district rather than assuming from the city name.

Jobs & employment

Local employers include Waterman Industries, Svenhard’s Swedish Bakery, and Peninsula Packaging, plus agriculture and farm-related work. Many Exeter residents also commute to Visalia for work. For county-wide labour market data, see CA EDD — Tulare County.

Moving checklist

• Set your purchase budget and financing plan
• Confirm the property’s insurance availability and get an actual quote before removing contingencies
• Verify school assignment directly with Exeter Unified if schools matter to your decision
• Test your actual commute at the times you’ll really travel — especially the drive into Visalia on Highway 65 / 198
• Set up electric, gas, water and trash service (contacts above) ahead of move-in
• Update your address with banks, insurance, DMV, USPS and other important accounts