The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 93706 sells for about $292,000, or $249 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 47 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 93706 — Fresno
The 93706 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend with a year-over-year price decline of 5.7% in the Southwest Fresno sub-market. High interest rates and local economic factors are contributing to a balanced but cautious environment for buyers and sellers. Inventory remains limited, and the market is characterized by a high share of renter-occupied households.
This ZIP code is primarily suited for budget-conscious family buyers and investors seeking entry-level housing opportunities in the Fresno market.
Median prices moved down 5.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 47 days on market with 3.5 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 9.2% · poverty 32.1% — 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 8.1%/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 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 93706, Fresno County CA
The area experiences higher crime rates compared to the broader Fresno region, with ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to address public safety concerns.
Schools in this ZIP code generally face challenges with lower performance ratings compared to the state average, reflecting the socioeconomic conditions of the area.
The region is subject to standard California climate risks, including extreme heat during summer months and potential air quality issues common to the San Joaquin Valley.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to industrial and agricultural sectors in Southwest Fresno, with ongoing infrastructure projects aimed at improving regional connectivity.
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 access to Highway 99 providing a direct corridor to the Fresno employment core.
The area features local community parks and proximity to the San Joaquin River parkway system, though major shopping and entertainment districts are primarily located in central and northern Fresno.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with limited new inventory and a significant share of long-term residents.
The local economy is heavily influenced by agriculture, food processing, and logistics, with major employers located in the surrounding industrial zones of Fresno.
The area is served by the Fresno Area Express (FAX) bus system, with major transit corridors connecting to downtown Fresno.
Development efforts are focused on infill housing and industrial expansion along the Highway 99 corridor.
The Fresno County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market assessments and state-mandated tax caps.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including the Fresno Unified School District and local water/irrigation districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and the general climate profile of the Central Valley.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
- Island Waterpark4.49.5 mi
- John's Incredible Pizza - Fresno4.214.6 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.416.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Fresno414.5 mi
- Blackbeard's Family Entertainment4.213.5 mi
- Save Mart Center4.513.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill3.89.7 mi
- John's Incredible Pizza - Fresno4.214.6 mi
- Chukchansi Park4.68.5 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.416.3 mi
- Fresno Chaffee Zoo4.67.7 mi
- Island Waterpark4.49.5 mi
- Forestiere Underground Gardens4.89.3 mi
- Regal Manchester - Fresno4.410.6 mi
- Christmas Tree Lane4.59.8 mi
- Forestiere Underground Gardens4.89.3 mi
- Fresno Discovery Center4.412.5 mi
- Fresno Art Museum4.510.6 mi
- Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts4.68.9 mi
- Kearney Mansion Museum4.63.2 mi
- Valley Animal Center4.512.6 mi
- Oso de Oro Park4.711 mi
- Inspiration Park4.68.7 mi
- Romain Park410 mi
- Kearney Park4.53.5 mi
- Riverside Golf Course4.311.5 mi
- Bluff Pointe Golf Course and Learning Center4.412.5 mi
- Fashion Fair4.312.2 mi
- Cherry Avenue Auction4.48.2 mi
- WinCo Foods4.49.7 mi
- El Super3.89.8 mi
- Vallarta Supermarkets4.28.2 mi
- Fresno Yosemite International Airport4.313.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional park featuring the Fresno Chaffee Zoo and various recreational facilities.
Provides local recreational and social services to the neighborhood.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.