At a Glance
Median Income
$89,442
$36,847 per capita
Home Value
$230,400
Zillow: $271,078
Median Rent
$2,131/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fresno a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $271,078. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fresno reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,038/100K.
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. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population24,087
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density2,824/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,442
Per Capita$36,847
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,400
Rent$2,131
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$271,078
Housing Units8,306
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,038/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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