At a Glance
Median Income
$66,804
$31,012 per capita
Home Value
$348,500
Zillow: $388,924
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
742/100K
3,335/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.1% smoking rate
How Fresno Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fresno's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fresno a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fresno residents earn a median household income of $66,804 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,012. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fresno is $348,500 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $388,924. Median rent is $1,324/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Fresno reports 742 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,335/100K. The murder rate is 5.9/100K.
Education
24.9% of adults in Fresno hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fresno has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population543,615
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density4,690/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$66,804
Per Capita$31,012
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B+
Home Value$348,500
Rent$1,324
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$388,924
Housing Units186,461
Rent Burden34.2%
Crime
F
Violent742/100K
Property3,335/100K
Murder5.9/100K
Assault520/100K
Burglary400/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking14.1%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation315 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations202
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Fresno was founded in 1872.
The median home in Fresno was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
19.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.