Living in Fresno, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fresno · Census data 2020–2024
Fresno has 24,560 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $91,264 (16% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $243,500, the median rent is $2,028/month.
Fresno at a glance
- Population
- 24,560
- Median age
- 37State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $91,264State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $243,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,028/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Fresno a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fresno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fresno the median home value is $243,500, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,028 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,103 a month in housing costs.
Fresno median household income
The median household income in Fresno is $91,264 and the income per person is $38,459. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Fresno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,777
- Owner-occupied
- 78.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.1%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.01
Fresno demographics
- Population
- 24,560
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 7%
- Households
- 8,152
- Foreign-born
- 17.4%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fresno ›
Education in Fresno
23.4% of adults 25 and older in Fresno have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fresno
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Fresno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | 24,560 | $91,264 | $243,500 | $2,028 |
| Arcola | 1,911 | $75,086 | $242,600 | $1,130 |
| Missouri City | 76,558 | $94,390 | $311,400 | $1,931 |
| Sienna | 24,992 | $177,837 | $470,100 | $2,837 |
| Fifth Street | 1,453 | $29,150 | $52,800 | $1,307 |
| Manvel | 14,758 | $118,808 | $338,700 | $2,209 |
| Iowa Colony | 12,891 | $144,092 | $405,700 | $2,360 |
| Stafford | 17,401 | $87,432 | $257,700 | $1,519 |
| Pearland | 127,514 | $118,842 | $356,300 | $1,860 |
More for people moving to Fresno
Fresno ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Fresno: FAQ
What is the median household income in Fresno, TX?
The median household income in Fresno is $91,264, 16% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $243,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Fresno?
The median gross rent in Fresno is $2,028 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Fresno, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; home values 14% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Fresno?
The median age in Fresno is 37 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Fresno?
The average commute to work in Fresno is 34 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fresno?
The unemployment rate in Fresno is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fresno?
23.4% 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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