Adjacent to an expansive park by the same name, Roeding Park is a slice of Fresno just north of downtown that is stuffed with homes. Residents live right beside a sizable commercial park, meaning many locals cut down on their commutes by working in the area. For a little recreation, residents head to the neighborhood’s green spaces, like the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
A lengthy commercial park stretches along Roeding Park’s western border; however, most of the area consists of organized residential blocks. Many of the homes that populate these blocks are early- to mid-century builds in the bungalow or ranch styles. Properties cost between $230,000 to $390,000 and come with fairly large lawns paired with long driveways. Some condo and manufactured property listings are available as well for under $200,000.
The primary park space woven into the Roeding Park neighborhood is Quigley Playground. Visitors can shoot hoops, play tennis, go for a swim or take kids to play on the playground. The 90-acre Roeding Park that is the neighborhood’s namesake is actually just beyond the neighborhood boundary. The park includes a multitude of traditional city park facilities and special attractions. It’s home to two dog parks, the Roeding Park Tennis Center, multiple playgrounds and an outdoor roller-skating rink. A visit there can also include a tour of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, which is open every day. “The Zoo really is the main attraction for Roeding Park,” says Jenn Reda, Realtor at Realty Concepts. “I have two kids, so I go to the zoo a lot. They’ve been making a lot of improvements and have lots of new exhibits,” like Stingray Bay, Sea Lion Cove and the Reptile House. The park also houses two amusement parks, which feature fairytale exhibits, carnival rides, an outdoor theater and train rides.
Roeding Park holds a bit of history, too. Gillis Branch Library is well-loved within the community, and it was named after James Gillis, who founded California’s county library system. The library first opened in 1940 and counted the late author William Saroyan, a Pulitzer Prize winner, as one of its regular visitors. Speaking of Saroyan, his former home is in the neighborhood, which has now been converted into the William Saroyan House Museum. The museum features a visual biography room with information on Saroyan’s life and work, a 3D holographic projection of Saroyan and a research room available to work in.
Roeding Park has a couple of thoroughfares with places to grab food when residents get hungry. One is West Shields Avenue, where customers can have breakfast for dinner at Bellas Mini Pancakes food truck. Or if hungry locals don’t want a meal that sweet, they can order traditional-style tacos and burritos at Tacos Espinoza food truck. For family-sized meals, residents can pick up a pizza at Lela’s Pizzeria or a burger with steak fries and a shake at Mom’s Ol’ Fashion Burgers off West Clinton Avenue. When locals need to refill their fridges, Save Mart at Westlan Shopping Center is a popular catch-all choice. However, Vallarta Supermarkets is the go-to spot for Latin produce and imported ingredients. For a closet refresh, dd’s DISCOUNTS offers a wide selection of children’s and adult clothing, as well as home décor.
Roeding Elementary School serves students in pre-kindergarten and transitional kindergarten all the way through sixth grade. The school earns a C-plus from Niche and offers after-school programs in arts and music, as well as academic intervention and healthy habits. Cooper Middle School, also known as Copper Academy, is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and is one of three schools that make up the IB Continuum in the Fresno Unified District. It earns a score of B-minus from Niche. High schoolers can attend DeWolf High School, which has a score of C on Niche and was named the 2023 Model Continuation High School by California’s Department of Education.
The neighborhood’s commercial park does employ a portion of the area’s residents, but plenty of workers also commute to Downtown Fresno just 3 miles away. Roeding Park’s western border is right along California State Route 99, making hopping on the highway quick work for neighborhood residents. For those who take public transportation, Fresno Area Express bus stops can be found along most four-lane roads that cross through Roeding Park. For out-of-state travel, Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 10 miles away.
Mona Meenakshi
Realty One Group Action
(209) 299-4362
30 Total Sales
1 in Roeding Park
$345,000 Price
Cash Thomas
CMT Properties Inc.
(559) 354-4937
62 Total Sales
1 in Roeding Park
$375,000 Price
Michael Flores
Altura Realty
(831) 220-3897
16 Total Sales
3 in Roeding Park
$321K - $391K Price Range
Eric McCormick
London Properties, Ltd.
(559) 272-5958
63 Total Sales
1 in Roeding Park
$260,000 Price
Brian Domingos
Premier Plus Real Estate Company
(559) 396-3246
191 Total Sales
6 in Roeding Park
$300K - $370K Price Range
Judy Garza
Realty Concepts, Ltd. - Fresno
(559) 354-7560
38 Total Sales
2 in Roeding Park
$215K - $305K Price Range
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Roeding Park | US |
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| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 7 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 7 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Roeding Park, Fresno sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Roeding Park, Fresno over the last 12 months is $320,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$320,000
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Median Sale Price
$320,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$320,000
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$404,150
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$262,200
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
205
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$248
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Number of Homes
5,934
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Number of Homes for Sale
33
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Median Year Built
1953
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Months of Supply
1.90
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,304
Significantly below the national average
1,933
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Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,034
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Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
787
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Average Studio Size Sq Ft
1,142
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
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$1,495 - $1,700 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
8
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Median Rent
$1,549
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,795
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Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,873
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Median Condo Rent
$1,350
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,313
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Total Population
30,750
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Median Age
32
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Population Density
13 ppl/acre
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Population under 18
32.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
11.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$44,095
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$61,270
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High School Graduates
73.6%
Below the national average
89%
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College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3.4%
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% Population in Labor Force
61%
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Annual Precipitation
10''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
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Annual Snowfall
0''
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Bikeability
Walkability
Transit
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Central Fresno residential living just north of the Tower District
Secluded community on the edge of Fresno city limits, bordered by Highway 99
Historic homes on estate-sized lots in neighborhood that values tradition
In one of Fesno's oldest neighborhoods, where every street has its own feel
Fresno's hub for nightlife and entertainment, centered on the iconic Tower Theatre
Proud Hispanic community with several public schools and century-old homes
