Living in Fresno, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fresno · Census data 2020–2024
Fresno has 545,970 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $70,991 (28% lower than the California median), the median home value is $374,800, the median rent is $1,421/month.
Fresno at a glance
- Population
- 545,970
- Median age
- 32.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $70,991State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $374,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,421/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fresno a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fresno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fresno the median home value is $374,800, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,981 a month in housing costs.
Fresno median household income
The median household income in Fresno is $70,991 and the income per person is $32,519. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fresno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 189,098
- Owner-occupied
- 50.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.9%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.97
Fresno demographics
- Population
- 545,970
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 27.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 180,450
- Foreign-born
- 19.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fresno ›
Education in Fresno
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Fresno have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fresno
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Fresno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 545,970 | $70,991 | $374,800 | $1,421 |
| Old Fig Garden | 5,503 | $105,781 | $512,700 | $1,428 |
| Mayfair | 5,044 | $62,191 | $283,300 | $1,260 |
| Calwa | 1,862 | $65,247 | $205,900 | $1,228 |
| Tarpey Village | 3,106 | $90,313 | $345,900 | $2,163 |
| West Park | 1,136 | $60,625 | $251,600 | $1,227 |
| Sunnyside | 4,639 | $114,135 | $539,000 | $1,324 |
| Clovis | 124,725 | $99,241 | $482,700 | $1,792 |
| Fort Washington | 290 | $118,011 | $1,040,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Fresno, CA?
The median household income in Fresno is $70,991, 28% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fresno?
The median home value in Fresno is $374,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fresno?
The median gross rent in Fresno is $1,421 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Fresno, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the California median; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 20.1%.
What is the median age in Fresno?
The median age in Fresno is 32.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fresno?
The average commute to work in Fresno is 22 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fresno?
The unemployment rate in Fresno is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fresno?
25.5% of adults in Fresno have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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