Fresno, CA
Population 543,615 · Fresno, CA MSA. Moving to or from Fresno? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
543,615
Cost of living (RPP)
102.158
Annual avg temp
65°F
Typical home
$391,328
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $66,804 |
| Median age | 32.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.7% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $348,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.03 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 102.158 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 161.01, goods 105.168, services 95.725. Source: BEA, Fresno, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
65°F
January low
41°F
July high
98°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 11.0". Station: FRESNO YOSEMITE INTL AP, CA US (4.1 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$391,328
ZHVI YoY
+0.1%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,900/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Fresno, CA
Total employment (MSA)
408,820
Median wage (annual)
$44,530
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 46,600 | $45,210 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 40,930 | $38,480 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 35,500 | $32,240 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 33,440 | $33,710 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 32,010 | $59,270 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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