Clovis

Located in the northeast quadrant of the Fresno-Clovis Metropolitan Area, Clovis is situated in the midst of the agriculturally-rich San Joaquin Valley. Since its incorporation in 1912, Clovis has been the "Gateway to the Sierra." Dedicated to promoting planned growth while retaining its unique western atmosphere, the city's population has more than doubled since 1985, reaching the current level of over 98,000, and encompassing over 23 square miles in area.

Over the years, Clovis city officials have gone to great lengths to build a city to serve a variety of residents. The efforts have paid off. People from all walks of life make Clovis their home. The city's economic base consists of retail sales and services and light manufacturing. Availability of housing, quality hospital care, excellent schools with modern facilities, responsive safety services, a mild climate, access to varied recreational opportunities, and strong community identity all contribute to Clovis's reputation as a great place to live.

Clovis has maintained a small town community spirit as envisioned by its early founders, which is exemplified by such community events as the annual Rodeo Days, Big Hat Days, and Clovisfest celebrations. This community pride, combined with Clovis's unique growth opportunities, continues to attract new residents, developers, businesses, and industries to the city.

Not too many years ago, Clovis primarily was known as a community for young families. That remains true today. Many young couples eager to set down roots still select their first home in Clovis. But as those families - young a few years back - age, they've decided to stay put in Clovis, too. And so Clovis is home to families with older children as well as families experiencing the empty-nest syndrome. Seniors and young, single adults find their niche here, too. A wide selection of mobile home parks and apartment complexes offer a variety of housing options.

In all housing selections, there are varieties in price ranges, too. Working-class families to seniors on fixed incomes to professional, double-income families settle here. There are choices in lot sizes, ranging from large acreage, larger-estate lots, to conventional single-family parcels and townhouses and condominiums.

And so Clovis, where there are plans for the future, has something for everyone.

*Source: City of Clovis - www.ci.clovis.ca.us