Fresno: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in Fresno center on a median $70,991 (about the same as Fresno County median $74,201; 1.4× below California median $99,122), with homes at a median value of $374,800. The surrounding county supports 427,076 jobs (avg $57,904).
- $67,784 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs California $97,528).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $70,991 — below the California median ($96,021). Poverty rate 20.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 48% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 5.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | expensive |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 22.4% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 48.3% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $430,420 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $29,175,571 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $67,784 (vs California $97,528) |
| Income Estimate | $76,124 |
| Median Household Income | $70,991 (vs California $96,021) |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $70,991 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.6% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 11% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 22.40 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 10.9% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 427,076 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $24,729,486,106 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $57,904 |
| All Occupations · Employment | 17,945,910 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6% (vs California 4.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 3,011 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 532,076 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 176.70 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Fruit & Tree Nut Totals, Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Vegetable Totals, Cattle |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 18,920 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 293,656 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 15,562,691 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 256 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 113 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 88 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 199 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 98 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 71 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 534 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 807 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 58 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 227 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (20)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Taco Bell #034182 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 633 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | FRESNO METRO BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $4,639,096,399 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 4,599.29 (vs California $6,975) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 1,008,654 people (vs California 109,857) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Job Training · Total count | 10 |
|---|---|
| Pct Drove Alone | 72.1% |
| Pct Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Pct Walked | 10.9% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 32.8 years (vs California 37.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 25.0% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 8 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12