Fresno Metro Area, California 

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Population

1,003,150

+6.9% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

9.9%

Median Income

$45,201

Median Home Price

$350,200

Median Age

31.8

Comfort Index (Climate)

7.6 / 7.3

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Fresno Metro Area, California

Fresno, California is situated in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley and offers a unique mix of urban and rural attractions. Here visitors can wander the historic areas of Chinese monastery-style buildings known as “Raisin Town” or take a tour of Fresno's satellite vineyards located in nearby Selma. For those looking to get outdoors, there are plenty of activities at Woodward Park such as jogging trails, picnic spots, and a butterfly garden. In addition to its sights, Fresno also has an exciting nightlife scene featuring a variety of bars, restaurants, and clubs to explore. Mid-sized city - Central California, center of San Joaquin Valley along State Route 99.
State: California
County: Fresno
Metro Area: Fresno Metro Area
City: Fresno, Clovis, 43 total
Zip Codes: 93722, 93727, 93611, 93720, 93702, 93726, 93706, 93705, 93711, 93612, 55 total
Cost of Living: 3.3% higher
Time zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST)
Elevation: 327 ft above sea level

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Fresno, Ca Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Winter climate
Nearby national parks
Some college-town amenities
Cons
Summer heat
High unemployment
Unattractive sprawl

What Bert Has To Say About Fresno Metro Area

Fresno is an agricultural and minor banking and financial center for the San Joaquin Valley, the southern half of California’s famed agricultural Central Valley. Agriculture and some light manufacturing round out the private employment picture. The California State University at Fresno, or “Fresno State,” adds some college-town life including sports and arts activities, but it doesn’t have much influence on the look or atmosphere of the town. The city core, once neglected, has been renovated and some projects are still underway. A few nice older neighborhoods spread north, but much of the rest of the area could be described as “functional” and not very interesting, and some are downright gritty.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Fresno Metro Area is 9.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Fresno Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Fresno Metro Area's cost of living is 3.3% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Fresno Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the Fresno metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Fresno metro area remained moderately Democratic, 52.9% to 45.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Fresno Metro Area's population is 1,003,150 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 6.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 22.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Fresno Metro Area is Real Estate: $350,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.8%.

SCHOOLS
Fresno Metro Area public schools spend $10,840 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 23.6 students per teacher in Fresno Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Fresno

It's a good time to buy in Fresno. Home Appreciation is up 5.8% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Fresno is $350,200.
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ZIP CODES IN FRESNO METRO AREA, CALIFORNIA
93722, 93727, 93611, 93720, 93702, 93726, 93706, 93705, 93711, 93612, 55 total

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