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Fresno, CA

Huron is part of the Fresno area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Fresno

CA Fresno CC
CA Fresno CC · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
CA Fresno Memorial Aud
CA Fresno Memorial Aud · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
CA Fresno Santa Fe Station
CA Fresno Santa Fe Station · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
CA Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic
CA Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Cal State Route
Cal State Route · Photo: Alfa117, CC BY-SA 3.0
Chukchansi Park in Fresno
Chukchansi Park in Fresno · Photo: YAHQQLIGAN, CC BY 2.0
Community Health Fresno
Community Health Fresno · Photo: Nightryder84, CC BY-SA 3.0
Fifth District Court of Appeal Courthouse
Fifth District Court of Appeal Courthouse · Photo: Coolcaesar, CC BY 4.0
Fresno Warnors Theatre
Fresno Warnors Theatre · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Fresno CC Library
Fresno CC Library · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
Fresno Rainforest
Fresno Rainforest · Photo: Flyfresno, CC BY-SA 4.0
Fresno Art Museum
Fresno Art Museum · Photo: Gemini2525, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Where it is
Fresno
Fresno in California
California in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Fresno area.

37
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
34
coffee shops
80
parks
34
playgrounds
9
libraries
7
movie theaters
6
live theaters
5
museums
11
bookstores
10
gyms
22
bars
6
pharmacies
5
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of the Fresno area.

Bike lanes and bike paths
121 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
17 miles
about typical for a U.S. town

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 152,032 rented homes in the Fresno area, 85% rent for under $2,000 a month and 98% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 27%
$1,000 to $1,499: 37%
$1,500 to $1,999: 21%
$2,000 to $2,499: 10%
$2,500 to $2,999: 3%
$3,000 or more: 2%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Fresno area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in California

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the California DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: California voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

31 public school districts in this county, with about 192,360 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Fresno Unified · Fresno
69,668 students · 19.9 students per teacher · 101 schools · grades K to 12
Central Unified · Fresno
15,742 students · 23.3 students per teacher · 25 schools · grades K to 12
Washington Unified · Fresno
2,551 students · 19.2 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades K to 12
Fresno County Office of Education · Fresno
748 students · 8 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades K to 12
West Park Elementary · Fresno
511 students · 17.6 students per teacher · 2 schools · grades K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

California keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
AgeDaycare centerHome daycare
Infant (under 2)$416/week
about $21,600 a year
$295/week
about $15,300 a year
Toddler (2)$250/week
about $13,000 a year
Preschool (3 to 4)$203/week
about $10,600 a year
$234/week
about $12,200 a year
School-age$109/week
about $5,700 a year

For an infant at a center: $416/week here, $371 across CA, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 28% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.

U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in California →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

8 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Fresno. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Fresno City College · Fresno
Public, 2-year (community college) · 25,285 students · $1,334 in-state, $9,454 out-of-state
California State University-Fresno · Fresno
Public, 4-year · 23,986 students · $6,980 in-state, $18,860 out-of-state
Clovis Community College · Fresno
Public, 2-year (community college) · 9,053 students · $1,334 in-state, $9,454 out-of-state
Reedley College · Reedley
Public, 2-year (community college) · 8,174 students · $1,334 in-state, $9,454 out-of-state
Coalinga College · Coalinga
Public, 2-year (community college) · 3,592 students · $1,384 in-state, $10,084 out-of-state

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$407,407
What a typical home sells for across the Fresno area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
24 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,616 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in CA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively High
Hail is a real cost here: roof claims are common and some insurers charge a separate, higher deductible for wind and hail. Covered parking helps protect a car.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
5 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
18.9 per 100,000 people a year
194 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. CA average: 21.9 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 41.2 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 4,905 people without housing in the Fresno City & County/Madera County area (2 counties): 1,863 in shelters and 3,042 outside, up from 4,305 in 2024. CA: 46.1 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$71,434
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.75% of home value a year
About $750 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 13.30%
CA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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