Welcome to Fresno California
The
city of Fresno, seat of Fresno County, is located in the Central
San Joaquin Valley of California, just south of Stockton and north
of Bakersfield. Geographically, the area to the west is predominantly
flat, with thousands of acres dedicated to agriculture, while the
Sierra Nevada Mountains are located to the east. Fresno is the nation’s
leading agricultural region, producing over $3 billion annually,
with 250 different crops produced by 7,500 farmers on 1.9 million
irrigated acres.
Fresno is a fast growing city of over 250,000 residents
that serves as the financial, cultural and entertainment hub of California's
San Joaquin Valley. According to US Census estimates, there were 266,687 housing units in Fresno in 2005. 94.3% of Fresno's homes were occupied, with 50.2% being owner occupied. Culturally diverse, the city is known for several festivals
and rodeos, and the largest harvest fair in California. With many
recreational venues to be found in the surrounding lakes and foothills,
Fresno is a natural choice for families looking for new home.
In addition to being a leading agribusiness hub, Fresno is also
a distribution and manufacturing center with diverse industries
that include agricultural chemicals, farm equipment, canned fruit
and vegetables, clothing, computer software, electric wire, pumps,
glass, and plastic products. Fresno is a dynamic community with the vision
and ambition to take its position as a powerful force in California’s
economy.
The official City of Fresno and City of Clovis websites will provide you with more information about the area. Additionally, we have prepared a general guide covering the transportation services , parks and schools near the new condos and townhomes for sale in Fresno.