About Del Rey
Del Rey had 1,358 residents at the 2020 census and sits at about 344 feet above sea level. A census-designated place (not a city).
The 2020 census counted 381 housing units in Del Rey, and about 49.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied. That works out to about 285 housing units per square mile.
Del Rey, Spanish for “of the King,” was originally called Clifton, after town founder Clift Wilkinson; the railroad renamed it in 1898 after the Rancho del Rey where the station sat.
At about 344 feet, Del Rey shares the Fresno area’s semi-arid San Joaquin Valley climate, with long, hot, dry summers, mild winters and average rainfall of around 11 inches a year.
Setting your sprinkler timer
Set the days first, then the start time. Early morning is generally the best time, because less water evaporates. Check every program on the controller, because leftover days on a second program are the most common way a home waters more than it should.
If a zone puddles or runs onto the street, shorten the run time and add a second start, or have the heads checked. Water on pavement is waste in every city we serve.
Not sure your timer is set right? A free 21-point inspection checks the controller and every zone, and we can program it for Del Rey.
Nearby communities
Nearby communities we serve: Sanger (4.0 mi), Parlier (4.9 mi), Fowler (5.3 mi). Distances are straight-line from the center of Del Rey.
Written by ACRE Landscape Co., Fresno & Clovis. Updated October 26, 2026.