Fresno is the county seat of Fresno County. Fresno is the fifth largest city in California, the largest inland city in California, and the 35th largest in the nation. Fresno is located in the center of the wide San Joaquin Valley of Central California, approximately 200 miles north of Los Angeles and 170 miles south of the state capital, Sacramento. The city is part of the Fresno-Clovis metropolitan area, The name Fresno is the Spanish language word for the ash tree, and an ash leaf is featured on the city's flag.
Whether you're a sports enthusiast looking for the next big game, an avid art lover in search of hidden treasures, a foodie with a big appetite for fresh produce and local flavors, or the next Olympic snowboarding champion, Fresno has a playground for you, any time of year!
Located at the base of three national parks, the Fresno region is at the heart of California and serves as the agriculture capital of the world. The beauty of the region's natural landscape is worthy of a visit that will inspire an entire family and keep everyone entertained.
As the fifth largest city in the state, Fresno offers world-class amenities from an international airport, hotels, restaurants, spas, and other attractions that will cater to your traveling whim any time of year. It won’t take long before any visitor becomes a part of the authentic spirit that exists in Fresno and understands why the county is known as California’s year-round playground.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $248,700
Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $276,870; Detached houses: $288,538; Townhouses or other attached units: $205,446; In 2-unit structures: $250,000; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $203,813; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $187,682; Mobile homes: $28,025; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $44,842
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 476,050. Fresno covers 104.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 296 feet above sea level. Area codes: 559, 209
Weather
Fresno, CA climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 96.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 37.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Fresno is 11.23 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 2.20 Inches.
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