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Fresno
  • City in California
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Fresno

#211 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Fresno is a city in California with a population of 538,678. Fresno is in Fresno County. Living in Fresno offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fresno there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fresno and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Fresno are above average.
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    Population
    538,678
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $273,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,115
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Fresno Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      456.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      14.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      166
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      567
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,014.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      494.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      21%
      11%
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    Working in Fresno

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,211
    National
    $69,021
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