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Population Review

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

White42.1%
Black or African American4.1%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.