Fresno Neighborhood

Is Hoover Northwest a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe489

Medium720

Low1808

Other2027

210 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape43

Child involved154

Assault22

Other17

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, officers were dispatched to a reported domestic disturbance near Pierce Drive. A caller reported that her boyfriend had thrown her out and would not let her back inside to get her children, and later claimed his parents had taken the children and that he was inside with another woman. No weapons were reported, and the caller said she would be waiting outside for officers.	Pierce Dr, Clovis, CA 93612	Domestic Dispute
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, air support is directed to the area of El Dorado and Plymouth Way in Fresno for a report of a missing juvenile boy, approximately eight years old, last seen with no shirt, gray shorts, and red sandals or slippers.	E Plymouth Way, Fresno, CA 93720	Missing Person
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 provide an updated radio broadcast about a possible vehicle pursuit reported eastbound on Sutton Way near a theater, with air support requested in the area of Aldred and Plymouth.	E Sutton Dr, Fresno, CA 93720	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, officers reported a reckless-driving incident involving an unknown-color minivan that failed to yield near Shaw and Cedar in Fresno. Air support followed the vehicle as it reportedly ran red lights while heading south on Cedar toward Dakota, and a be-on-the-lookout advisory was broadcast.	Shaw Ave & N Cedar Ave, Fresno, CA 93710	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers in Fresno pursued a vehicle reportedly running red lights while driving west on Shaw Avenue from State Route 168, then south on Cedar Avenue past Ashlan. Spike strips were set up near Cedar and Dakota, and the vehicle continued onto Dayton Avenue and Fountain Way between Cedar and 11th streets. The incident ended in an apparent felony traffic stop on Fountain Way, where the driver exited with hands up and was detained, and the scene was reported clear.	N Cedar Ave & N 11th St, Fresno, CA 93720	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop near Bulldog Lane involving a silver Toyota. The vehicle’s registration, associated with Yuba City and Las Vegas, reportedly returned clear and current.	Bulldog Ln, Fresno, CA 93740	Traffic
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported traumatic injury in Zone 1 near North Third Avenue and Santa Clara in Fresno. Police arrived and the scene was reported secure, and the medical response was downgraded to a lower priority.	N 3rd Ave, Fresno, CA 93720	Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic collision on North First Street just south of Ashland Avenue in the northbound lanes. Multiple police units are managing traffic control, and an ambulance unit identified as rig 133 is reportedly transporting a person to a hospital, possibly CMC.	N First St, Fresno, CA	Traffic

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Median Home Price

$298,242

Average Rent

$2,355

Vacancy Rate

Nearby neighborhoods

Overview

Hoover Northwest is an urban neighborhood in Fresno, CA, with a median home price of $298,242, making it more affordable than most California neighborhoods.

The area features a mix of small to medium apartments and single-family homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with a tight housing supply indicated by a 2.0% vacancy rate.

UrbanAffordableDiverseEstablished Homes

Quick Facts

Urban Density	Yes

Housing market and real estate character

Hoover Northwest's housing stock includes a variety of apartment complexes and single-family homes, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.

Housing Age (1970-1999)	Majority
Housing Type Mix	Small to medium apartments and single-family homes
Owner vs Renter Occupancy	Mixed ownership and rental

What buyers will notice right away

Low vacancy rate indicates strong demand and limited availability.

Most homes built between 1970 and 1999, offering mature community character.

Families & Lifestyle

Hoover Northwest has a unique community profile with a high concentration of divorcees and diverse cultural backgrounds.

The neighborhood's diverse ancestry and languages contribute to a rich cultural environment.

A mix of occupations supports a varied economic base.

Diverse Community — Significant Armenian and Danish ancestry populations, with 1.2% speaking Mon-Khmer at home, higher than 99.1% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Occupational Mix — 33.7% in manufacturing/labor, 28.3% in executive/professional roles, and 25.5% in clerical/tech support.

Divorcee Concentration	Higher than 98.5% of U.S. neighborhoods
Child Poverty Rate	17.4%

Demographics

Income Level	Lower-middle income
Child Poverty Rate	17.4%
Armenian Ancestry	2.8%
Danish Ancestry	2.6%
English Speakers	72.3% households
Spanish and French Speakers	Significant presence