Census ACS · #49 MSA
Fresno Metro Area
The Fresno, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has 1,170,942 residents. The median household income is $71,897 and the median home value is $363,300.
1,170,942
Population
145
People / sq mi
$71,897
Median Income
$363,300
Median Home Value
The Fresno CBSA covers 8,095 sq mi of land at 144.6 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 42.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% |
Economy & Income
$71,897
Median Household Income
$31,495
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Fresno metro's price level is 102.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 2.2% higher the US average. The local median income of $71,897 has the buying power of $70,378 in average-priced US metros.
102.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$70,378
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,897
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$363,300
Median Home Value
$1,301
Median Rent
56.6%
Homeownership
Education
77.8%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
9.3%
Work From Home
24.1 min
Avg Commute
9.7%
Foreign Born
Fresno spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fresno, Ca Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 1,170,942 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #49 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Fresno metro area is $71,897, with a per capita income of $31,495.
The Fresno, Ca CBSA spans the state of California.
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Data for the Fresno, Ca CBSA (23420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Fresno: 56.6% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Fresno is a metro area in CA with a population of 1,170,942.
Households take in a median $71,897, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.7%, above the national 12.4%. The median home value is $363,300, with typical rent around $1,301.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 22.9% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.