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West

California · Fresno · 44,788 residents · 14.443 sq mi
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The short version

West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,754. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $338,142. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Fresno median. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up West; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,788
Population density
3,101 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,754
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,860
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,142
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,633
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(6,946)
Black8%(3,565)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(25,229)
Asian15.8%(7,077)
Other4.4%(1,971)
Diversity Score78.2%(35,013)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(6,946)
Black8%(3,565)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(25,229)
Asian15.8%(7,077)
Other4.4%(1,971)
Diversity Score78.2%(35,013)
Diversity Score
78
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Foreign born
23.0%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.1%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Neighborhoods in Fresno

BullardCentralEdisonFresno High RoedingHooverMclaneRooseveltWoodward ParkNeighborhoods in Fresno
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Places similar to West

Winnetka
Pop 44,963
Baisley Park
Pop 43,885
Sunset Park (West)
Pop 50,926
Highland Park
Pop 48,175
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WEST VS
Winnetka
Income$91,176same
Home value$781,718+131%
Population44,963same
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WEST VS
Baisley Park
Income$86,997−4%
Home value$627,120+85%
Population43,885−2%
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WEST VS
Sunset Park (West)
Income$89,898−1%
Home value$1,186,079+251%
Population50,926+14%
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Highland Park
Income$94,254+4%
Home value$1,013,786+200%
Population48,175+8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West, Fresno, California?

West, Fresno, California has about 44,788 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West, Fresno, California?

The typical household in West, Fresno, California earns about $90,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West, Fresno, California expensive?

In West, Fresno, California, the median home is worth about $338,142, and the typical rent is about $1,633 a month.

How educated are people in West, Fresno, California?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in West, Fresno, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West, Fresno, California?

About 20.4% of people in West, Fresno, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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