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Housing in Fresno County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Fresno County averages $1,392/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the California median of $2,036 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Fresno County FMR Area are $1,455 for a studio, $1,464 for 1‑bedroom, $1,797 for 2‑bedroom, $2,499 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,872 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $405 increase for a 2-bedroom in Fresno County shows a 29% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Fresno County was 7.9% in 2024, compared to California at 5.3% and the national rate of 4.0%.
