At a Glance
Median Income
$51,765
$38,163 per capita
Home Value
$260,200
Zillow: $644,768
Median Rent
$1,110/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
8.6% smoking rate
How Friant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Friant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Friant a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Friant residents earn a median household income of $51,765 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,163. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.3% 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 Friant is $260,200 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $644,768. Median rent is $1,110/month, with 9.0% 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 1994.
Education
10.6% of adults in Friant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Friant has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,765
Per Capita$38,163
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.3%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B+
Home Value$260,200
Rent$1,110
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$644,768
Housing Units194
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.6%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation390 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Friant was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.