salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.5 minutes each way. Most homes (78.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,280 a year. That is $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 408 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fresno?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fresno
| Size | Fresno | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,424 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,142 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,208 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fresno overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fresno, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fresno
Life in Fresno
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fresno?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,092 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $243,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,350 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fresno, TX?
Renting in Fresno costs a median of about $2,782 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Fresno?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,280 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fresno cheap or expensive?
Fresno is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.9% of the typical household income of $98,428. It ranks 408th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fresno?
The median homeowner in Fresno pays $3,815 a year in property taxes, about 1.57% of the median home value.
Is Fresno more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fresno?
The median home value in Fresno is $243,500, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
24,560 people live in Fresno. Numbers are typical (middle) values.