What BestPlaces Users Say about Fresno
Fresno, California is a city located in the central part of the state, with a population of over half a million people. It is known for its agricultural industry, with large productions of grapes, almonds, and pistachios. It also boasts a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and boating. However, living in Fresno may not be as idyllic as it seems, as evident from various user reviews on BestPlaces.net. Many reviewers mention the city's high crime rates and air pollution, as well as the lack of job opportunities and cultural diversity. Despite these challenges, some users still find the city to be a great place to live, with affordable housing and a strong sense of community. Let's take a closer look at what some users have to say about living in Fresno.
1) "Fresno is a great place to raise a family. The cost of living is very affordable and there are plenty of parks and outdoor activities to enjoy. The only downside is the poor air quality, which can be a concern for those with respiratory issues." - Jessica S.
2) "I have lived in Fresno my whole life and while it may not be the most exciting city, it has a strong sense of community. The people here are friendly and welcoming. The only issue is the job market, which can be tough to find good paying jobs." - David K.
3) "I moved to Fresno for work and have been here for a few years now. I have to say, I'm not a fan. The crime rate is high and there isn't much to do here. The summers are incredibly hot as well. I'm looking forward to leaving soon." - Sarah M.
4) "I love living in Fresno! The housing prices are very affordable and there are so many great restaurants and local businesses. It's also a short drive to the beautiful Yosemite National Park. The only downside is the traffic can get pretty bad during rush hour." - Andrew F.
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best kept secret in california - 8/23/2007
great weather, great people, great entertainment, super location to ocean,mountains, lakes, and the fruit basket of the world. As a bonus a great university in FRESNO
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Where do we go today? - 7/23/2007
Fresno is centrally located in the state of CA. Within 2 to 3 hours you can be in the mountains, coast, San Francisco, Beverly Hills, Yosemite and just about any other place you can think of within the state. From the wine vineyards, mountain ranges, and costal locations there is a multitude of activities, experiences, and sites to
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climate - 6/18/2007
Fresno has nice weather 9 months a year. Howver summer is hot hot
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Getting too Big - 6/2/2007
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 Francisco which makes it too politically liberal. Fresno is nice, but with the building boom it's growing way beyond its
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Nothing Outweighs the Minuses of Fresno - 1/25/2007
We moved to Fresno for an excellent job. Tried to convince ourselves the pay, benefits, lower housing costs, year-round golf, Yosemite nearby, and a pool in the backyard would make it worth leaving a place we loved. We'd had a grand total of 3 car accidents in 65 combined years of our family driving in our hometown. Had a car totalled, and one nearly so, in our first 7 months in Fresno...neither accident our fault. The lack of traffic enforcement while cops sat in parking lots eating donuts and chatting w/ one another was laughable. Sorta. The most highly touted schools---Clovis---were mediocre at best. Entertainment was small-town, and although we're on the conservative side, the lack of any other voice or view than the extreme right-wing perspective was stifling. It got hot early in the morning and early in the spring, and stayed that way 'til after sundown and into the late fall. No amount of air conditioning made it worth staying inside in the dimness with all of the drapes
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Air quality - 1/6/2007
As others have said, the air quality is poor much of the year. Great city to live in except for
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Traffic and cars - 1/6/2007
Heavily car based community. Poor drivers compared to other large cities in which I have lived. Poor traffice
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This Town Will Turn Your Stomach! - 11/18/2006
Bad air, low paying jobs, urban sprawl, lack of entertainment venues, high crime (even though there's a cop on every corner!).You'd be smart to avoid this place like the
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