Fresno is the 5th largest city in the state and the 35th largest in the United States. Fresno, considered the economic hub of the San Joaquin Valley, can be a great place to live with plenty of sunshine, warm weather year-round, and plenty to do. Considering raising a family in Fresno? Here’s some of the best neighborhoods you should look for:
Hoover
Hoover is a popular suburb neighborhood of Fresno, set away from the city center. Located in an area with plenty of well performing schools and a reasonable cost of living, it sets itself as a great family-oriented place to live. Additionally, Hoover is considered safer than 60% of the neighborhoods in Fresno. There are plenty of shops, services, and things to do in Hoover, including Fashion Fair Mall. Hoover is also set right next to Fresno State University.
Fresno High Roeding
Fresno High Roeding is large neighborhood set just to the north west of downtown Fresno. So in addition to all of the places to shop, eat and drink in the neighborhood itself, you have quick and easy access to all that downtown has to offer. It is also located nearby Fresno’s Historic Tower District, well known for unique shopping and entertainment. There is a good selection of schools in Fresno High Roeding, and Fresno City College is also located in the neighborhood. Fresno High Roeding is safer than 50% of the neighborhoods in Fresno.
Woodward Park
One of the more affluent neighborhoods in Fresno, Woodward Park, located on the north side of the city has plenty of open spaces and parks. Woodward Park itself is a large and popular park, home to an authentic Japanese Garden, disk golf course, hiking trails, as well as occasional concerts and “Shakespeare in the Park” performances. The Woodward Park neighborhood is ranked the best place to live in Fresno according to Area Vibes. With good schools and plenty of access to grocery stores and great restaurants it’s easy to see why it’s one of the most sought-after neighborhoods to live in in the city. Crime is rarely a problem in the Woodward Park neighborhood- it’s safer than 70 percent of the neighborhoods in the city.
Bullard
Bullard is located next to Fresno’s Riverpark Shopping Center, home to some of the city’s best retail and dining. Schools in the Bullard neighborhood are highly recommended, and graduation rates are higher than the city’s average. The area is described as clean, peaceful, and friendly, plus it boasts a 19% lower crime rate than the city’s average.
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