Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Fresno

Affordability in Fresno, CA

The median household income in Fresno is $70,991 per year and the median asking rent is $1,421 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024). Roughly 50% of Fresno residents rent their homes, reflecting a large renter community that income-restricted housing can serve.

Safety

According to the Fresno Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Fresno had a violent crime rate of 742 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Fresno

The assisted properties in Fresno score well for walkability and biking, with moderate public transit availability, according to Walk Score. Scores reflect the area around the assisted properties.

• Walk Score: 79 -- Very Walkable -- most errands can be accomplished on foot.
• Transit Score: 47 -- Some Transit -- a number of trips are possible by public transit.
• Bike Score: 72 -- biking is a convenient option for many trips.

Schools

Fresno is served by 190 schools across 31 districts, including 116 elementary, 20 middle, 48 high schools, and 6 other schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Fresno is $70,991 per year, and the median monthly rent across all rentals is $1,421, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing in this city can offer significant savings for renters who qualify.

• Median household income: $70,991 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median rent (all rentals): $1,421 per month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 50% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 2,567 units across 26 properties

With half of Fresno households renting, demand for income-restricted housing is high. The 26 HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties listed here serve renters who may otherwise pay a large share of their income toward market-rate rents.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 26 affordable housing properties in Fresno were mapped for flood zone exposure, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone. Flood risk is not a significant concern for HUD-assisted and income-based rentals in this city based on available flood data.