Fresno, California has an overall cost of living index of 91.9, which is 8.1 points below the US average of 100 — making it more affordable than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,421 per month, while the typical home is valued around $374,800. Households earn a median of $70,991 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 53. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$70,991
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,421
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$374,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
91.9
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,347
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,355
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,664
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,314
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
91.9
Goods
96.8
Rents / Housing
71.3
Services
82.8
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $119,770 |
| Registered Nurse | $89,860 |
| Elementary Teacher | $48,610 |
| Electrician | $57,340 |
| Accountant | $86,090 |
| Plumber | $53,050 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $387,990 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,250 |
| Operations Manager | $108,480 |
| Market Research Analyst | $66,680 |
| Health Services Manager | $127,840 |
| Truck Driver | $49,330 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
545,970
Latest estimate
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Census ACS
53.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
24
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,374
Per month
Avg Home Value
$333,582
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 93611 | — | $1,982 | $426,100 |
| ZIP 93612 | — | $1,286 | $289,000 |
| ZIP 93619 | — | $2,253 | $526,100 |
| ZIP 93650 | — | $1,178 | $296,300 |
| ZIP 93701 | — | $851 | $206,900 |
| ZIP 93702 | — | $1,044 | $182,300 |
| ZIP 93703 | — | $1,090 | $220,200 |
| ZIP 93704 | — | $1,297 | $347,400 |
| ZIP 93705 | — | $1,160 | $255,600 |
| ZIP 93706 | — | $1,035 | $217,300 |
Showing top 10 of 24 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.4
poor
Hospitals
5
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.9%
Fresno has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 91.9. The US national average is 100, so Fresno is 8.1 points below the national average.
The median gross rent in Fresno is $1,421 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fresno is $70,991 per year.
The median home value in Fresno is $374,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Fresno has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 53.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
