.....many three- and four-bedroom options, including modern homes and charming, well-maintained older homes. Amenities include lake frontage, water views, community facilities such as tennis courts and swimming pools, fenced yards, and acreage. The condominium/townhouse market is substantially smaller than the thriving single-family market, but there are units available. More specifically, suburban housing in Fresno increased by 27,000 new homes during the 1990s, with more on the drawing board, including a 2,800-home planned community. The current median price of an existing, single-family detached home in California is $475,000, while Fresno’s median ranges between $250,000 and $300,000.

Public education is provided by Fresno and Clovis Unified School District. The organization operates over 100 campuses serving kindergarten through the 12th grade, and maintains an average student-to-teacher ratio of about 20 to 1. Higher education campuses nearby include California State University at Fresno, Fresno City College and Fresno Pacific College.

The city offers a full range of cultural and fine arts activities, including performances by the Fresno Philharmonic, local dance troupes, and the Fresno Ballet. Regional parks, municipal golf courses, public swimming centers, skateboard parks and more ensure that residents of all ages always have a retreat nearby. The city’s community services programs are strong; available programs include youth and adult sports leagues, after-school activities, and other special events. In addition, Fresno is close to some of California’s most stunning recreational sites, including Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks.

The list of free-time activities available in and around Fresno is extensive. Sports complexes, historical sites, museums, performing arts theaters, and gorgeous national parks are the headline venues. These are complemented by the many local hot spots that keep residents busy: clubs, bars, restaurants, neighborhood parks, golf courses, and shopping centers.

Fresno’s sports fans cheer on their own baseball team, the Grizzlies, as well as the very competitive Fresno State Bulldogs. Other events include the Clovis Rodeo, the largest two-day rodeo in the state.

Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Fresno’s proximity to three national parks and several wilderness areas. Kings Canyon, Sequoia, and Yosemite are premier California destinations. The massive trees and deep canyons of Sequoia and Kings Canyon, and Yosemite’s breathtaking cliffs and waterfalls attract millions of visitors each year. Other natural destinations nearby include Sierra National Forest, Kaiser, and John Muir Wilderness Areas.

The climate of Fresno is typically warm and dry, but can vary somewhat due to the range in elevation. Although most of the city is about 330 feet above sea level, the base of the valley dips to 100 feet above sea level, and the surrounding mountain peaks rise to 14,000 feet. Temperatures range from January lows in the high-30s to July and August highs reaching about 100. Average annual rainfall is just less than 10 inches.

The diversity of the population and activities available makes it difficult to summarize Fresno in terms of lifestyle; rather, it is a city where you can create a lifestyle around your occupational and recreational interests. In recent years, redevelopment projects have allowed older areas of the city to reclaim their previous stature. The continual progress and evolution of the city adds even more complexity to the local culture. All the while, Fresno maintains its very affordable cost of living. It is for these reasons that Fresno was a winner in the 2000 All-America competition, earning the designation of All-America City.

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