At a Glance
Median Income
$89,442
$36,847 per capita
Home Value
$230,400
Zillow: $272,820
Median Rent
$2,131/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
12.3% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fresno residents earn a median household income of $89,442 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,847. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fresno is $230,400 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,820. Median rent is $2,131/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.
Education
24.5% of adults in Fresno hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fresno has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,087
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,824/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born16.5%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,442
Per Capita$36,847
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,400
Rent$2,131
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$272,820
Housing Units8,306
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation70 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute34 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Fresno was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
16.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.