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QuickFacts Population: 470,508 Pop. Change: 9% State: California Metro Area: Fresno Metro Area County: Fresno County City: Fresno Zip Code: 93722, 93727, ... 57 more

City Overview

As of 2009, Fresno's population is 470,508 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.13 percent.

The median home cost in Fresno is $201,760. Home appreciation the last year has been -29.20 percent.

Compared to the rest of the country, Fresno's cost of living is 3.61% Higher than the U.S. average.

Fresno public schools spend $5,452 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 21 students per teacher in Fresno.

The unemployment rate in Fresno is 15.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Fresno jobs have Decreased by 4.00 percent.

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The 2009 Fresno, CA, population is 470,508. There are 4,471 people per square mile (population density).

Family in Fresno, CA

The median age is 29.7. The US median is 37.6. 52.91% of people in Fresno, CA, are married. 10.18% are divorced.

The average household size is 2.96 people. 25.18% of people are married, with children. 14.77% have children, but are single.

Race in Fresno, CA

47.96% of people are white, 8.21% are black, 11.42% are asian, 1.58% are native american, and 30.75% claim 'Other'.

43.60% of the people in Fresno, CA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 56.40% are non-hispanic).

Fresno People SperlingViews

re: Nothing to do? Nonsense! - 7/1/2008: I'm a native here. Where's the culture? I would have agreed with you if it was 1989 where you had live bands in Tower and people seemed more relaxed. Now, it's a... (read more)re: Where do we go today? - 7/23/2007: Where do we go? Don't stay where you live. My point exactly! People always taklk about where it's by not how Fresnos good. Thats... (read more)Nothing to do? Nonsense!: I've lived in Fresno about 20 years, but am a Chicago native and have lived in other large cities. To this day, some people base their opinions of Fresno on a visit... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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There are 179 physicians per 100,000 population in Fresno, CA. The US average is 170.

Fresno, CA Health Index

Air quality in Fresno, CA is 13 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.

Water quality in Fresno, CA is 22 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.

Superfund index is 12 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.

Fresno Health SperlingViews

It's called the armpit of CA for a reason!: I grew up in Fresno and got out right after high school. I lived in Boston, San Diego and Phoenix then moved back after I divorced. The city had grown over the 10 years... (read more)FresNO: I live in Fresno. I was born here but have lived in other states. Don't ask why I moved back. I've regretted it. I remember what Fresno was like in the 70s, 80s, 90s... (read more)re: Most people in Fresno like their city - 12/15/: How's the housing value, smog, gangs, brown summers,113 degrees,rolling black outs, drought, 2 hrs from anywhere nice, fires, fog, job market, ect working for ya? That... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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The unemployment rate in Fresno, CA, is 15.40%, with job growth of -4.00%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 16.70%.

Fresno, CA Taxes

Fresno, CA,sales tax rate is 7.98%. Income tax is 6.00%.

Fresno, CA Income and Salaries

The income per capita is $16,642, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $36,900.

Fresno Economy SperlingViews

Run!: This is the worst city I have ever lived in. I think 50% of the population must be gang members. It is the filthies city you will ever see, huge piles of trash and... (read more)transit: fresno is awesome because cost of living is down but then so is the ecnonomy . i like that everywhere you go you can be there in less than 20 minutes for the most part.... (read more)Traffic and cars: Heavily car based community. Poor drivers compared to other large cities in which I have lived. Poor traffice enforcement.... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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The median home value in Fresno, CA, is $201,760. Home appreciation is -29.20% over the last year. The median age of Fresno, CA, real estate is 29 years.

Fresno, CA Apartments and Rentals

Renters make up 46.26% of the Fresno, CA, population. 5.95% of houses and apartments in Fresno, CA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

Fresno Housing SperlingViews

Fresno is very affordable: Some of the most beautiful homes in California are right here and at prices that are very affordable. Fresno's central location is two to four hours from some of the... (read more)Living in Fresno, ca.: The first time I visited Fresno, Ca. it was spring. Everything was green and the sky was clear. After living here for four years and experiencing all four seasons,... (read more)How to Afford Living in California: Because Fresno is inland and does not have the as mild a climate as coastal cities, it is affordable. Located in central California, this agricultural region offers lots... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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Fresno, CA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 7. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.

Fresno, CA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.

Fresno Crime SperlingViews

notown: this is my home one of the most dangerous place lived but i will 4ever love it 559 4... (read more)Thinking Folk - This is not the place for you: Those who love Fresno are the big fish in a small pond. If you are a business owner who lives on a golf course and can afford $300 to $500 electric bills monthly in the... (read more)re: Nothing to do? Nonsense! - 7/1/2008: I'm a native here. Where's the culture? I would have agreed with you if it was 1989 where you had live bands in Tower and people seemed more relaxed. Now, it's a... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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Fresno, CA, gets 11 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 0 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 45.

On average, there are 271 sunny days per year in Fresno, CA. The July high is around 98 degrees. The January low is 38. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 54 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.

Fresno Climate SperlingViews

No Surprises: While the summers here can be very hot, 100+ at times, it isn't very humid. And while the winters can be cold, there's almost never any snow. I feel really lucky to... (read more)weather: hot dry... (read more)climate: Fresno has nice weather 9 months a year. Howver summer is hot hot... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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Fresno, CA, schools spend $5,452 per student. There are 21 pupils per teacher, 3,012 students per librarian, and 1,014 children per counselor in Fresno, CA schools.

Fresno Education SperlingViews

Fresno/Clovis: great for families with school-age: I've lived in Fresno now for 8 years and during that time, it's been the right choice. Spouse's job moved us to Fresno from Los Angeles, where we were primarily happy. ... (read more)It's called the armpit of CA for a reason!: I grew up in Fresno and got out right after high school. I lived in Boston, San Diego and Phoenix then moved back after I divorced. The city had grown over the 10 years... (read more)FresNO: I live in Fresno. I was born here but have lived in other states. Don't ask why I moved back. I've regretted it. I remember what Fresno was like in the 70s, 80s, 90s... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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The average one-way commute in Fresno, CA, takes 23 minutes. 75% of commuters drive their own car alone. 16% carpool with others. 3% take mass transit and 3% work from home.

Fresno Transportation SperlingViews

transit: fresno is awesome because cost of living is down but then so is the ecnonomy . i like that everywhere you go you can be there in less than 20 minutes for the most part.... (read more)Traffic and cars: Heavily car based community. Poor drivers compared to other large cities in which I have lived. Poor traffice enforcement.... (read more)No Surprises: While the summers here can be very hot, 100+ at times, it isn't very humid. And while the winters can be cold, there's almost never any snow. I feel really lucky to... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Fresno, CA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Fresno, CA is more expensive.

Overall, Fresno, CA cost of living is 103.61.

Fresno Cost of Living SperlingViews

Living in Fresno, ca.: The first time I visited Fresno, Ca. it was spring. Everything was green and the sky was clear. After living here for four years and experiencing all four seasons,... (read more)How to Afford Living in California: Because Fresno is inland and does not have the as mild a climate as coastal cities, it is affordable. Located in central California, this agricultural region offers lots... (read more)Getting too Big: California overall is becoming too expensive. Climate is perfect, but cost of living, housing, transportation, taxes are all too high. State is run by LA & San... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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47.55% of the people in Fresno, CA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 29.09% are Catholic; 11.53% are Protestant; 1.84% are LDS; 4.47% are another Christian faith; 0.29% in Fresno, CA are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.28% affilitates with Islam.

Fresno Religion SperlingViews

It's called the armpit of CA for a reason!: I grew up in Fresno and got out right after high school. I lived in Boston, San Diego and Phoenix then moved back after I divorced. The city had grown over the 10 years... (read more)FresNO: I live in Fresno. I was born here but have lived in other states. Don't ask why I moved back. I've regretted it. I remember what Fresno was like in the 70s, 80s, 90s... (read more)re: Most people in Fresno like their city - 12/15/: How's the housing value, smog, gangs, brown summers,113 degrees,rolling black outs, drought, 2 hrs from anywhere nice, fires, fog, job market, ect working for ya? That... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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41.68% of the people in Fresno, CA are registered as Democrats. 57.38% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.94%.

Fresno Voting SperlingViews

notown: this is my home one of the most dangerous place lived but i will 4ever love it 559 4... (read more)Thinking Folk - This is not the place for you: Those who love Fresno are the big fish in a small pond. If you are a business owner who lives on a golf course and can afford $300 to $500 electric bills monthly in the... (read more)re: Nothing to do? Nonsense! - 7/1/2008: I'm a native here. Where's the culture? I would have agreed with you if it was 1989 where you had live bands in Tower and people seemed more relaxed. Now, it's a... (read more)Have an opinion about Fresno? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Fresno Click Here

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