Fresno County, CA at a glance
Median household income
$74,201$6,183 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Fresno County, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Fresno County, CA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,347 | $16,164 | $53,880 | 21.8% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,355 | $16,260 | $54,200 | 21.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,664 | $19,968 | $66,560 | 26.9% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,314 | $27,768 | $92,560 | 37.4% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,660 | $31,920 | $106,400 | 43% |
What a typical income covers in Fresno County, CA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $74,201 a year ($6,183 a month before tax).
What $74,201 leaves after California taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Fresno County, CA: common questions
What is the median household income in Fresno County, CA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Fresno County, CA is $74,201 per year (approximately $6,183 per month).
What is the average rent in Fresno County, CA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,347 for a studio, $1,355 for one bedroom, $1,664 for two, $2,314 for three and $2,660 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Fresno County, CA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 2.2% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 102.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Fresno County, CA?
To keep a $1,664 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $66,560 a year, or $5,547 a month. That is 90% of what the typical household in Fresno County, CA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Fresno County, CA?
On the local median income of $74,201 ($6,183 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,092 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,855 for everything else and $1,237 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,664 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Fresno County, CA?
Homes in California paid 34.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $313. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.