Roosevelt West, Fresno

Is Roosevelt West a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe736

Medium863

Low2379

Other2744

365 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape86

Child involved260

Assault58

Other31

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 broadcast a BOLO for a reportedly stolen dark green 2001 Acura MDX taken from the area of Balch and Waverly and last seen about 2–3 hours earlier. License plate: (number withheld).	E Balch Ave & S Waverly Ln, Fresno, CA 93727	Stolen Vehicle
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

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Median Home Price

$341,911

Average Rent

$1,872

Vacancy Rate

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Overview

Roosevelt West is a suburban neighborhood in Fresno, CA, with a median home price of $341,911 and average rent of $1,872, both below most California neighborhoods.

The area features a mix of owners and renters living in older homes mostly built between 1940 and 1969, with a low vacancy rate of 4.0%.

The community is notable for its strong Mexican ancestry presence, comprising 70.1% of residents, and a significant Native American ancestry population at 2.0%.

Spanish is the dominant language spoken at home by 57.6% of households, with English and Italian also present.

SuburbanAffordable HousingDiverse Ancestry

Quick Facts

Mexican Ancestry	70.1%

Housing market and real estate character

Roosevelt West's housing stock consists mainly of small to medium single-family homes and apartment complexes, with a balanced mix of owners and renters.

Housing Age	Most built 1940-1969
Housing Type	Mix of small to medium single-family homes and apartments
Owner Occupied	Mixture of owners and renters

What buyers will notice right away

Many homes were built between 1940 and 1969, reflecting a well-established community.

The mix of owners and renters offers diverse housing options.

Families & Lifestyle

Roosevelt West has a diverse community with a strong presence of Mexican ancestry and a significant portion of children living below the poverty line.

Cultural Heritage — The neighborhood's strong Mexican and Native American ancestry shapes its cultural identity.

Language Diversity — Spanish is the primary language for most households, with English and Italian also spoken.

Childhood Poverty Rate	47.8%
Owner vs Renter Mix	Balanced

Demographics

Executive, Management, Professional Occupations	10.1%
Sales and Service Occupations	36.9%
Manufacturing and Laborer Occupations	28.9%
Clerical and Tech Support Occupations	21.3%
Mexican Ancestry	70.1%
Native American Ancestry	2.0%
Foreign Born	24.6%
Top Languages	["Spanish","English","Italian","Mon-Khmer"]