The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93234 sells for about $258,000, or $229 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 55 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,054 a month.
ZIP 93234 — Huron
The housing market in 93234 remains stable, characterized by high affordability relative to the broader Fresno County market. Price growth has been modest and consistent, driven by steady demand from the local workforce rather than speculative investment. Inventory remains constrained, keeping the market balanced despite lower overall transaction volumes.
This ZIP is primarily suited for local agricultural workers and families seeking affordable entry-level housing, as it offers significantly lower price points than the broader Fresno metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 55 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 12.4% · poverty 30.4% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 93234, Fresno County CA
The area faces standard regional risks for wildfire and drought common to the Central Valley, with insurance availability increasingly tied to state-level wildfire risk mapping.
The local economy is heavily anchored by agricultural production and processing, with limited large-scale industrial or corporate development currently reported within the ZIP.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with Highway 198 serving as a primary corridor for travel toward regional employment hubs in Hanford and Lemoore.
Local recreation is centered on community parks and proximity to rural open spaces, with limited large-scale shopping or entertainment venues located directly within the ZIP.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from the local agricultural workforce, with limited new multi-family supply contributing to tight vacancy pressures.
The economy is dominated by the agricultural sector, including large-scale farming operations and food processing facilities that serve as the primary employers for the region.
Transportation is primarily highway-dependent, with limited public transit infrastructure connecting the area to the broader Fresno metropolitan transit network.
Development activity is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and agricultural support infrastructure rather than large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects.
Parcels are subject to standard county-wide property tax levies, with additional assessments for local school districts and water management agencies.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire risk exposure, consistent with broader trends across the Central Valley.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Primary community green space serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.