Fresno High South
Is Fresno High South a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe815
Medium977
Low2637
Other3056
389 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape98
Child involved278
Assault62
Other28
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies monitored a gray Toyota traveling on Highway 180 near Fresno after reporting an unreadable license plate. A plate sounding like (license_plate withheld) (number withheld) was later checked and appeared current to a 1998 Toyota registered out of San Joaquin, with no wants reported. | CA-180, Fresno, CA | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible family-related disturbance where an ex-girlfriend is said to have blocked the reporting party’s vehicle with a silver Nissan Altima near East Grizzly in Fresno. The reporting party is reportedly inside a truck while waiting for officers. | Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93721 | Domestic Dispute |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of several juveniles causing a disturbance inside a fast food restaurant on North Blackstone Avenue. The group was reportedly throwing cups of water in the lobby and one employee was hit. The juveniles, described as about 16 years old, left the area on foot in an unknown direction. | N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93703 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conduct a traffic stop near Liberty and Fifth Street on a heavily loaded vehicle reportedly carrying five occupants. | S Fifth St & E Liberty Ave, Fresno, CA 93702 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies reported a vehicle pursuit involving an unknown-color minivan suspected of reckless driving and failing to yield near Fountain Way and North Cedar Avenue in Fresno. The vehicle was believed to have been stopped in the area, with officers noting a possible line of fire along Fountain Way. | N Cedar Ave & E Fountain Way, Fresno, CA 93726 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a priority call involving a person referred to as John at a group home near South Hughes Avenue in Fresno, with an officer requesting the call be sent to their unit and to respond on a secondary radio channel. | S Hughes Ave, Fresno, CA 93706 | Missing Person |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a white Chevy Malibu speeding and driving without lights near 15th Street and Shields Avenue before it made a U-turn and was lost from view. The situation appears to involve a possible traffic violation and reckless driving. | E Shields Ave, Fresno, CA | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported commercial alarm at an auto business near the 2500 block of North Washington Avenue, involving a northwest shop motion sensor activation with no audio or video confirmation. | E Washington Ave, Fresno, CA 93701 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a welfare check was requested near East Kings Canyon Road for a person who believed they were being followed. | E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93727 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a missing minor near El Dorado and Plumas in southwest Fresno, with ground units and air support requested to help search the area. | S Plumas St & E El Dorado St, Fresno, CA 93706 | Missing Person |
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Median Home Price
$327,448
Average Rent
$2,126
Vacancy Rate
10%
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Overview
Fresno High South is an urban neighborhood in Fresno, CA, with a median home price of $327,448, less expensive than 94.9% of California neighborhoods. Average rent is $2,126, lower than 87.7% of California neighborhoods.
The neighborhood has a 10.0% vacancy rate, higher than 62.8% of U.S. neighborhoods. Housing includes small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, mostly built between 1940 and 1969.
UrbanMixed HousingModerate VacancyDiverse
Quick Facts
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969 |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Housing consists of small to medium single-family homes and apartments, mostly built before 1970.
| Housing Age | Mostly built 1940-1969, some before 1940 |
|---|
What buyers will notice right away
Includes single-family homes and apartment complexes.
Vacancy rate is above average, indicating some empty units.
Families & Lifestyle
Fresno High South is a lower-middle income neighborhood with a significant child poverty rate and diverse occupations.
The neighborhood has a diverse occupational mix including manufacturing and professional jobs.
Child poverty is higher than average, indicating economic challenges.
Diverse Workforce — Occupations range from manufacturing to executive and clerical roles.
| Child Poverty Rate | 28.3% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
Demographics
| Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations | 31.2% |
|---|---|
| Executive, Management, Professional Occupations | 28.6% |
| College Educated Rate | |
| Income Level | Lower-middle income |
| Foreign Born | 12.7% |
| Top Ancestries | ["Mexican (65.4%)","German (6.2%)","Irish (4.9%)","English (3.5%)","French (3.0%)"] |
| Top Languages | ["English (53.5%)","Spanish","Italian"] |
Commute
Most residents drive alone or carpool, with many commuting 15 to 30 minutes to work.
Fresno High South residents mostly rely on cars for commuting, with moderate commute times.
Car-Dependent — Most residents drive alone or carpool.
Moderate Commutes — Many commute between 15 and 30 minutes.
| Commute 15-30 Minutes | 47.4% |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 71.1% |
| Carpool Rate | 13.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of housing are common?
The neighborhood has a mix of single-family homes and apartment complexes.
Is vacancy high?
Vacancy rate is 10%, higher than average, indicating some empty units.