Fresno, California is a large city located in the Central Valley of California. It has a population of over 520,000 and is the fifth largest city in the state. Fresno is known for its agricultural industries, being home to many wineries and vineyards, as well as being close to Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Forest. In terms of rankings from BestPlaces, Fresno has a variety of attributes that make it an attractive place to live. It has an overall ranking of 68 out of 100, with its economy receiving a score of 63/100, cost of living at 79/100 and diversity at 32/100. It also receives high scores for amenities with 87/100 and education with 78/100. Overall, Fresno is an attractive place to live due to relatively low cost of housing, food and other commodities as well as diverse entertainment options available both inside and outside the city limits.
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