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Fresno, CA

Full City Profile · California · Fresno County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
543,615 Population 4,690/sq mi density
$66,804 Median Income $31,012 per capita
$348,500 Home Value $386,426 Zillow
$1,324 Median Rent 34.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 324 sunny days/yr
464 Violent Crime/100K 4,112 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$66,804 median income, 5.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$348,500 home value, $1,324/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
464 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fresno, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,804
11% below
$31,012 per capita
Home Value
$348,500
24% above
Zillow: $386,426
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
14% above
34.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
464/100K
22% above
4,112/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
26% below
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
324 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
89%
Home Value
124%
Rent
114%
Poverty
131%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fresno a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 5.4% (50% 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 $386,426. 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 464 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,112/100K. The murder rate is 9.2/100K.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 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 Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,804
Per Capita$31,012
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

B+
Home Value$348,500
Rent$1,324
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$386,426
Housing Units186,461
Rent Burden34.2%

Crime

F
Violent464/100K
Property4,112/100K
Murder9.2/100K
Assault292/100K
Burglary920/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking14.1%
Premature Death9,008/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days324/yr
Rain27.2 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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.