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Living in
Fresno.
Fresno is an unincorporated community in Fort Bend County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Fresno
Fresno is a community of 24,087 people in Texas. The median household income is $91,264, median rent runs about $2,028 per month, and median home values are around $243,500. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Fresno at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Foreign-Born
17.4%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
-3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics17.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fresno: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fresno, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (49.7%), and 28.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.2%
of residents
65 and Older
7.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.0%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.01
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 45% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Fresno
In Fresno, rent runs 45% above the TX average, and home values are 14% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,815
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $270,631 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Fresno
Unemployment in Fort Bend County, which includes Fresno, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Fresno: Fort Bend County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fort Bend County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fresno is about 3% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fresno Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.5 min avg
How Fresno residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fresno, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fresno, runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
119.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
760.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fort Bend County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fort Bend County, which includes Fresno, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,200 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,100 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fort Bend County, county-wide
Fresno is about 3% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Fresno) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Harris County, TX (22 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fresno has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
122
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
107
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 43°F | 4.12" |
| Feb | 67°F | 47°F | 3.04" |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 3.43" |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 3.63" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.93" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 4.63" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 3.81" |
| Aug | 93°F | 74°F | 4.47" |
| Sep | 89°F | 70°F | 4.88" |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 5.24" |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 4.05" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 3.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fresno
Uninsured
19.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fresno's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Pearland
Sun Behavioral Houston
Psychiatric · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Houston
The Womans Hospital of Texas
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Houston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fresno
Fresno's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fresno (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 40,503 students · in-state tuition $2,040 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,369 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 38,380 students · in-state tuition $9,717 · 65% graduate · median earnings $68,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,844 students · in-state tuition $9,173 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,064 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,776 students · in-state tuition $67,857 · 95% graduate · median earnings $90,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,220 students · in-state tuition $35,754 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,410 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,886 students · in-state tuition $40,680 · 49% graduate · median earnings $60,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 90 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fresno
Fresno has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (90 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
90 mi awayCities Near Fresno
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fresno?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fresno FAQ
Is Fresno, Texas affordable?⌄
Fresno's median rent is $2,028/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $91,264/year. Median home value is $243,500.
Is Fresno, Texas safe?⌄
Fresno is policed by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 119 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 761 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fresno, Texas?⌄
Fort Bend County, which includes Fresno, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fresno, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Fresno is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,028/month and median household income is $91,264/year. The median home value is $243,500. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fresno, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Fresno is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from