City Guide
Fresno, CA
Overview
Fresno, CA is known for the thick fog, called "tule fog," that settles into the area. About 542,000 residents are living in Fremont, meaning it's a big city filled with character and culture. One fact about Fresno is that it means "ash tree" in Spanish. The city was named accordingly due to it's abundance of white ash trees. Fresno unintentionally started the raisin-production industry when grapes were mistakenly dried on the vines.
What’s it like to live in Fresno, CA ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Fresno, CA you'll find that the median sale price is
$395,000
and homes stay on the market for 19 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Fresno are $400,890
and $205,000
, respectively. Fresno area townhouses have a median sale price of $280,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Fresno, CAExplore our Fresno housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Fresno home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Fresno rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Fresno rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Fresno, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Fresno
Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fig Garden Loop | $400,000 | 75 / 100 | 37 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Fresno High-Roeding | $324,000 | 78 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Tower District | $329,000 | 81 / 100 | 69 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
North Clovis | $649,000 | 71 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Woodward Park | $497,250 | 66 / 100 | 41 / 100 | For SaleFor Rent |
Fresno Articles & Neighborhood Content
Read more on the Redfin blogPopular homes for sale in Fresno
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See how much rent you can affordSee all rental listingsFresno Migration & Relocation Trends
In Feb '24 - Apr '24, 43% of Fresno homebuyers searched to move out of Fresno, while 57% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 0.50% of homebuyers searched to move into Fresno from outside metros.
- San Francisco homebuyers searched to move into Fresno more than any other metro followed by Los Angeles and Visalia.
Where are people moving to Fresno from?
- 57% of Fresno homebuyers searched to stay within the Fresno metropolitan area.
Where are people from Fresno moving to?
Number of People Moving to Fresno
least
most
People are moving to Fresno from
Inbound | Net inflow | ||
---|---|---|---|
Metros | Feb '24 - Apr '24 | ||
1 | 1,348 | ||
2 | 827 | ||
3 | 336 | ||
4 | 41 | ||
5 | 36 | ||
6 | 31 | ||
7 | 25 | ||
8 | 22 | ||
9 | 16 | ||
10 | 9 |
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Fresno, CA ?
There are lots of places to visit in Fresno, CA that will be a hit for anyone moving to the area. Home to 20 museums, add these frequently visited destinations to your list - Fresno Art Museum, Discovery Center, and African American Museum. Performing arts venues like Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater and Save Mart Center are popular amongst locals. The city is also known for its parks and green spaces like Woodward Park, Selma Layne Park, Oso De Oro Park, just to name a few. You'll find plenty of restaurants and charming cafes throughout the city. Make sure you grab a bite to eat at Sal's Mexican Restaurant, Phoenician Garden Mediterranean Bar and Grill, and Guadalajara Restaurant for a small taste of what this city has to offer.
Explore some of the best things to do in Fresno
What's the best way to get around Fresno, CA ?
The best way to get around Fresno is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Fresno has a walk score of 47, meaning this area is car dependent. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Fresno has a transit score of 33, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 93721, 93705 and 93725. You can also get around Fresno by bike. With a bike score of 58, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Fresno Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Fresno has 5 heavy rail stations; Amtrak, Fresno Train Station, Union Pacific Railroad Co., Bnsf Railway Company, Amtrak Station Fresno. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 27 car rental locations.
Airports
Fresno has 4 airports, 1 of which is an international airport.