Fresno County

CA · Pop. 96,189 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Fresno County is a mixed county in CA with a population of approximately 96,189.

$/Acre: $26,973

Property Tax: 0.73%

Growing Season: 352 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 182.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.73%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax7.97%

Cost of Living Index125.7

Median Household Income$53,568

Poverty Rate13.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$26,973

Median Home Price$1189K

Acres for Sale3984

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season352 days

Annual Rainfall29.7 inches

Avg Summer High92°F

Avg Winter Low35°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,156 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought6/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado1/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)161 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K481

Property Crime /100K495

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response28 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyWeak