Welcome home! The Fresno/Clovis metropolitan area is located in the heart of California, just a short drive from major travel destinations like San Francisco, Los Angeles and three of the country´s most famous national parks-Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Fresno real estate area is quickly becoming one of the most popular places to live in the entire state. With a population inching closer to one million every day, more and more people are discovering the virtues of Central Valley life. In Fresno County, we truly have it all--sunny skies, affordable housing, great schools and all the amenities of a big city in a relaxed, small town atmosphere. Want to learn more about our wonderful community? Then please read on!
Climate in FresnoIf you´re coming from out of state, you´ve probably heard the rumors about California´s warm, sunny weather. Well, it´s true. The sun shines over 300 days a year here in Fresno County and we receive just 10.95" of rainfall and .10" of snow annually. I know what you´re asking, "Wait a minute, snow?!" That´s right! While the metropolitan area of Fresno/Clovis real estate is just a few hundred feet above sea level and doesn´t get the white stuff, parts of Fresno County include the nearby Sierra peaks, which are as high as 14,000 feet. Perfect for a quick ski trip!
Fresno's CultureWith over 90 different nationalities inhabiting the area, Fresno County is truly one of the nation´s great "melting pot" communities. If you´re the adventurous type who likes to experience new things, Fresno real estate is the place for you. There are countless wonderful restaurants offering a variety of cuisines from around the world and you´ll find an eclectic selection of multicultural arts and entertainment available year-round. Fresno real estate stands out as the cultural center between Los Angeles and the Bay Area, boasting our own philharmonic orchestra, numerous theatre companies, museums, and dance and musical productions. Thanks to world class facilities like the new Save Mart Center, Fresno is a routine stop on the concert circuit for the most popular shows and performers. And if you´re a sports fanatic, you´ve come to the right place. Fresno real estate is home to professional hockey, Triple-A baseball, arena football and the ever-popular Fresno State Bulldogs, just to name a few.
Education in FresnoEvery parent is concerned about the quality of education their child receives and, here in Fresno County, we´ve made education a priority. There are three distinctive school districts in the Fresno real estate area: Fresno Unified School District, Central Unified School District and Clovis Unified School District, each of them offering unique educational opportunities for our children. Clovis USD especially stands out as one of the finest school districts in the state, if not the country. Over 40% of Clovis Unified School Districts' schools have been honored with a National Blue Ribbon School recognition and 50% of the schools in the district are part of California's Distinguished Schools Program. This is in contrast to the national average of only 4% of all schools that have received state or national distinction. Additionally, the Fresno/Clovis real estate area boasts nearly two dozen institutes of higher learning, including California State University-Fresno, several community colleges and private, technical and trade schools.
Fresno HistoryCalifornia´s Central Valley is well-known as the world´s greatest garden. That´s because we provide nearly 1/4 of the country´s produce and our area´s history is as rich and diverse as the abundant agricultural fields that surround Fresno real estate. Here´s a crash course: Like many other California cities, it was the Gold Rush of 1849 that brought large numbers of settlers into our area. Fresno County was founded in 1856, with the nearby foothill town of Millerton (now found at the bottom of Millerton Lake) serving as the first county seat. The first railroad track ran through the Central Valley in 1872 and, with it, came the town of Fresno. The word "Fresno" is Spanish for ash tree, native to the Valley. Fresno real estate was incorporated on October 12, 1885.
Recreation in FresnoIf you´re into the great outdoors, then you are going to love it here! In fact, people come from around the world to see what we have right in our own backyard. Yosemite Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks are all in the mountains just east of Fresno real estate and offer an endless variety of winter and summer recreation. Just over the hills to the west, you´ll find California´s Central Coast, where the activities are as endless as our fabled sandy beaches.
Please come to California's Central Valley to see just what Fresno real estate has to offer you. |
Fresno DemographicsPopulation: 466,714
Median Household Income: $37,800
Median Home Value: $242,500
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