N Valentine Ave / W Shields Ave Neighborhood
Is N Valentine Ave / W Shields Ave a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe347
Medium448
Low1207
Other1418
180 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape42
Child involved125
Assault28
Other18
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 sent to a possible armed disturbance near North Prospect Avenue and West Saginaw Way in Fresno. Dispatch provided updated information about the suspected subject to the responding units. | N Prospect Ave & W Saginaw Way, Fresno, CA 93722 | Weapons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical call triggered after a second 911 hang-up near North Pleasant Avenue. The caller requested transportation to behavioral health and cancellation of an earlier dispatch request. A deputy dispatch request was made. | N Pleasant Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a reported disturbance near Ashlan Avenue and North Blackstone Avenue, where a group of about five juveniles was reportedly harassing an unhoused woman on a street corner and recording the incident. | Ashlan Ave & N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 | Disturbance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an information-only report about an unhoused person walking through the parking lot near a store on West Shaw Avenue in Fresno. The caller described the person as shirtless and wearing jeans. | W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, officers requested a female officer to assist with a search of a person at a Walgreens on Palm Avenue. Another unit later advised they could handle the search. | N Palm Ave, California | Suspicious Activity |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible residential audible alarm at a home near the 6500 block of North Dolores Avenue in Fresno. | N Dolores Ave, Fresno, CA 93711 | Break-In |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medic Engine 5 responded to a medical emergency near Pacific Avenue, close to Caribbean Avenue and Bermuda Way. | N Pacific Ave, Fresno, CA 93728 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible intoxicated driver causing a road hazard in the parking lot of a liquor store near Shields and Maroa. A woman in a black Toyota Corolla is reportedly holding the brakes and screaming at people near the entrance. Officers are working to confirm the correct license plate, which may be associated with an Outlander registered out of state. | N Maroa Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 | Substance Use |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports officers making contact with a possible armed subject near Shaw Avenue and Highway 41, with a noted line of fire toward the south. The radio channel was placed on emergency traffic and reported as not secure. | Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 | Weapons |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports officers made contact with an armed person near an intersection by Shaw Avenue, with a line of fire noted to the south. Channel four emergency traffic was later secured after the subject was detained. | Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93704 | Weapons |
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Median Home Price
$420,887
Average Rent
$1,984
Vacancy Rate
1.3%
Nearby neighborhoods
N Valentine Ave / W Shields Ave Overview
This urban Fresno neighborhood has a median home price of $420,887, making it more affordable than most California neighborhoods.
Housing includes medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes, mostly built between 1970 and 1999, with a very low vacancy rate.
UrbanAffordable HousingDiverse Languages
Quick Facts
| Urban Density | Yes |
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Housing market and real estate character
The neighborhood offers a mix of single-family homes and mobile homes with a balanced owner-renter occupancy.
| Built 1970-1999 | Majority |
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What buyers will notice right away
Housing options include smaller single-family homes and mobile homes with low vacancy.
Families & Lifestyle
This neighborhood faces significant economic challenges with high childhood poverty and single mother households.
Strong cultural diversity with a high share of Indian language speakers
Community resilience despite economic challenges
Diverse Linguistic Profile — 14.3% speak languages of India at home, higher than 99.7% of neighborhoods.
Economic Challenges — High rates of childhood poverty and single-parent households.
| Single Mother Households | 19.1% |
|---|---|
| Children in Poverty | 58.0% |
Demographics
| Income Level | Lower than 85.1% of U.S. neighborhoods |
|---|---|
| Mexican Ancestry | 56.2% |
| Asian Ancestry | 18.3% |
| English Speakers | 52.8% |
| Foreign Born | 31.0% |
Commute
Most residents have moderate commutes, primarily driving alone or carpooling.
Residents benefit from relatively short commutes with common car usage.
Efficient Commutes — 52.2% commute 15-30 minutes, shorter than average.
Car Reliance — Most residents drive alone or carpool.
| Main Commute Time | 15-30 minutes |
|---|---|
| Drive Alone Rate | 72.9 |
| Carpool Rate | 13 |
Homes for sale near 93722
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of homes are common here?
A mix of medium to small single-family homes and mobile homes.
How affordable is this neighborhood?
Median home price is lower than 89.0% of California neighborhoods.
What languages are spoken here?
English is most common, with Spanish and Indian languages also spoken.