Fresno, California
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California's agricultural heartland offers one of the state's most accessible markets at $298K median sale price, with 39 active listings and a Central Valley economy anchored by agribusiness and a growing healthcare sector.
Fresno market snapshot
- Median Sale Price
- $298K
- Median Days on Market
- 39 days
- Active Listings
- 39
RentCast market data · Fresno County County, California
About Fresno, California
Fresno ( ; Spanish for 'ash tree') is a city in the San Joaquin Valley of California, United States. It is the county seat of Fresno County and the largest city in the greater Central Valley region, as well as the most populated city in Central California. It covers about 114.7 square miles (297 km2) and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in California, the most populous inland city in California, and the 34th-most populous city in the nation.
Named for the abundant ash trees lining the San Joaquin River, Fresno was founded in 1872 as a railway station of the Central Pacific Railroad before it was incorporated in 1885. It has since become an economic hub of Fresno County and the San Joaquin Valley, with much of the surrounding areas in the Metropolitan Fresno region predominantly tied to large-scale agricultural production. Fresno is near the geographic center of California, approximately 220 miles (350 km) north of Los Angeles, 170 miles (270 km) south of the state capital, Sacramento, and 185 miles (300 km) southeast of San Francisco. Yosemite National Park is about 60 miles (100 km) to the north, Kings Canyon National Park 60 miles (100 km) to the east, and Sequoia National Park 75 miles (120 km) to the southeast.
Fresno is also the third-largest majority-Hispanic city in the United States with 50.5% of its population being Hispanic in 2020.
Fresno by the numbers
Population 543,615 · Median age 32.4 yrs · Census ACS 2023
Median household income
Fresno's median household income of $66,804 compares to $96,334 statewide and $78,538 nationally, per Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Median age (years)
The median age in Fresno is 32.4 yrs, compared to 37.6 yrs for California and 38.7 yrs nationally.
Foreign-born residents
18.9% of Fresno residents were born outside the U.S., vs. 26.7% statewide and 13.9% nationally.
Gender split
Fresno is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, per Census ACS estimates.
Population trend — Fresno
Fresno's population grew 3.5% from 2019 to 2023, per Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates.
California government
Governor
Gavin Newsom
Democrat
U.S. Senators
House Representatives (50)
- Huffman, Jared (D-2)(D)
- Kiley, Kevin (D-3)(I)
- Thompson, Mike (D-4)(D)
- McClintock, Tom (D-5)(R)
- Bera, Ami (D-6)(D)
- Matsui, Doris O. (D-7)(D)
- Garamendi, John (D-8)(D)
- Harder, Josh (D-9)(D)
- DeSaulnier, Mark (D-10)(D)
- Pelosi, Nancy (D-11)(D)
- Simon, Lateefah (D-12)(D)
- Gray, Adam (D-13)(D)
- Mullin, Kevin (D-15)(D)
- Liccardo, Sam T. (D-16)(D)
- Khanna, Ro (D-17)(D)
- Lofgren, Zoe (D-18)(D)
- Panetta, Jimmy (D-19)(D)
- Fong, Vince (D-20)(R)
- Costa, Jim (D-21)(D)
- Valadao, David G. (D-22)(R)
- Obernolte, Jay (D-23)(R)
- Carbajal, Salud O. (D-24)(D)
- Ruiz, Raul (D-25)(D)
- Brownley, Julia (D-26)(D)
- Whitesides, George (D-27)(D)
- Chu, Judy (D-28)(D)
- Rivas, Luz M. (D-29)(D)
- Friedman, Laura (D-30)(D)
- Cisneros, Gilbert Ray (D-31)(D)
- Sherman, Brad (D-32)(D)
- Aguilar, Pete (D-33)(D)
- Gomez, Jimmy (D-34)(D)
- Torres, Norma J. (D-35)(D)
- Lieu, Ted (D-36)(D)
- Kamlager-Dove, Sydney (D-37)(D)
- Sánchez, Linda T. (D-38)(D)
- Takano, Mark (D-39)(D)
- Kim, Young (D-40)(R)
- Calvert, Ken (D-41)(R)
- Garcia, Robert (D-42)(D)
- Waters, Maxine (D-43)(D)
- Barragán, Nanette Diaz (D-44)(D)
- Tran, Derek (D-45)(D)
- Correa, J. Luis (D-46)(D)
- Min, Dave (D-47)(D)
- Issa, Darrell (D-48)(R)
- Levin, Mike (D-49)(D)
- Peters, Scott H. (D-50)(D)
- Jacobs, Sara (D-51)(D)
- Vargas, Juan (D-52)(D)
Source: Congress.gov, Wikidata. Federal legislators represent California statewide or by congressional district.
Fresno economy
Fresno is the center of Metropolitan Fresno and serves as the regional hub for the San Joaquin Valley and the greater Central Valley region. The unincorporated area and rural cities surrounding Fresno remain predominantly tied to large-scale agricultural production. In 1958, Fresno was selected by Bank of America to first launch the BankAmericard credit card, which was later renamed Visa. Larger companies based in Fresno include Pelco, AGI Publishing, Lyons Magnus, Foster Farms, Cargill, National Freight Logistics, Saladino's Sausage company, and Saladino's Foodservice company.
Source: Wikipedia article on Fresno under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Fresno real estate news
Recent news about the Fresno housing market. Source: Google News.
- Virginia adapts California’s pioneering church-land housing model - HousingWireHousingWire·
- Fresno Residential Real Estate 2026 Forecast - thebusinessjournal.comthebusinessjournal.com·
- California's last haven for cheap homes -- as it's ranked one of America's hottest housing markets - New York PostNew York Post·
- Fresno ranks among nation's hottest housing markets, survey finds - ABC30 FresnoABC30 Fresno·
- Real Estate Market Trends in Fresno, CA: Prices Fall - Realtor.comRealtor.com·
Fresno real estate — frequently asked questions
- What is the median home price in Fresno?
- The median home sale price in Fresno, CA is $298,000, based on the most recent available sales data.
- How long do homes stay on the market in Fresno?
- Homes in Fresno sell in a median of 39 days.
- What is the cost of living like in Fresno?
- Fresno has a median household income of $66,804, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- Who lives in Fresno?
- Fresno has a population of 543,615 with a median age of 32.4 years, per U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
- How do I sell my home in Fresno?
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