Fresno, CA variant. This is a Fresno, CA-specific version of the Property Tax Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Property Tax Calculator.
Fresno property tax runs about 0.79% of value - roughly $3,200/year on the $405,000 median home.
Property tax in Fresno
Tax = assessed value × local rate. The 0.79% effective rate captures Fresno's blend of county, city, and school levies.
On the $405,000 median home that's $3,200/year ($267/month), usually escrowed with your mortgage.
About Fresno, CA
Fresno is subject to California's state income and sales taxes, which are among the higher tax structures in the country.
Fresno's home prices are more affordable than coastal California cities, though still above the national average.
Fresno sits at the heart of California's Central Valley agriculture, with a cost of living above the national average.
Worked example: $405,000 home
$405,000 × 0.79% = $3,200/year. A $600,000 Fresno home would owe about $4,740.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $405,000
- Median rent: $1,700/mo
- Median household income: $64,207
- Local sales tax: 8.35%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.79%
- Cost of living index: 109 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the property tax rate in Fresno?
About 0.79% of market value per year.
How much property tax on a median Fresno home?
Roughly $3,200 per year.