Small-town farming community, 17 miles from Fresno
About 17 miles outside of Fresno, the small farming town of Kerman is set at the intersection of Highways 180 and 145, surrounded by almond and pistachio orchards, vineyards and agriculture-based industrial centers. Highway 145, also known as Madera Avenue, is the main business corridor at the center of town, lined with local restaurants and supermarkets. From there, residential development expands outward to the east and west, with area-affordable housing and lots of parks that host community gatherings through the year.
Vast almond orchards surround the borders of Kerman.
Madera Avenue features locally owned shops and services in Kerman.
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Affordable housing compared to neighboring cities
Homes in Kerman sell for a median price of $375,000, lower than Fresno’s roughly $390,000 and Madera’s approximately $430,000. In the center of town, 1940s and ‘50s cottages are surrounded by uniform ranch-style homes from the latter half of the 20th century. On the town’s edges, 21st-century developments feature four-to-six-bedroom new traditional homes with Craftsman-style details, a modern farmhouse vibe or Spanish Revival elements like barrel-tile roofs and stucco facades. Almond and pistachio orchards are commonly for sale, with 20- to 80-acre parcels ranging from about $1.8 million to $3.4 million, mostly depending on size and location.
Ranch homes are common throughout the Kerman area.
New traditional homes with varying style accents can be found along the edges of Kerman.
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Youth sports leagues and annual events at Kerckhoff Park
Community parks all around town offer playgrounds and athletic fields. Lions Park hosts youth soccer practices, while the centrally located Kerckhoff Park hosts various annual events. Each May, the Almond Festival features a baking contest, car show and live entertainment, and every September, the four-day Kerman Harvest Festival includes a parade and carnival rides. Construction on the new Hart Ranch Community Park is expected to begin in February 2025; when this 15-acre park is complete, it'll include an accessible nature-themed playground, a community garden and a lake.
Play a game of basketball at Lions Park in Kerman.
Kids enjoy the large playground at Kerckhoff Park in Kerman.
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Small businesses on Madera Avenue
Madera Avenue runs through the middle of town, lined with small restaurants, corner stores and hardware shops. “We have a good variety of Mexican restaurants and a couple of pizza places,” says Oscar Vasquez Velazquez, a Realtor with eXp Realty and a Kerman resident since 2003. “A lot of people stay local unless you want a fancier place, and then you go to Fresno.” On the north end of town, along Highway 180, there are more fast-food restaurants, supermarkets and a Walmart. For most other large retailers and recreation options, locals drive to Fresno.
La Estrella is a popular lunch spot for Mexican food in Kerman.
Kerman Food Center is just one of the markets that can be found along Madera Avenue in Kerman.
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Limited public transit in Fresno County
Highway 180 leads 17 miles west to Fresno, and Highway 145 leads 17 miles south to Madera. Public transit is very limited in Kerman, but the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency’s intercity bus lines serve a few local bus stops. The Community Regional Medical Center is the nearest hospital, 18 miles away, and Fresno-Yosemite International Airport is 21 miles away.
Attending Kerman Unified District schools
Kerman Unified School District earns an overall B from Niche and serves about 5,300 students. Kerman High offers hands-on, career-oriented Regional Occupational Programs in fire science, photography and sports medicine.
Kerman Middle School serves grades 7-8 in Kerman.
Kerman High School serves grades 9-12 in Kerman.
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Crime rates reported by the Kerman Police Department
According to the most recent FBI data, Kerman Police Department reported a 13% percent decrease in violent crime between 2022 and 2023. Property crime decreased 4% over the same period.
California climate in the San Joaquin Valley
Set in the San Joaquin Valley, Kerman is cool and mild most of the year, with intense summer heat waves and foggy winters. “The summers get pretty hot,” Velazquez says. “we get some fog in the winter, but only for about three or four weeks.” Though Kerman is at low risk of wildfires, smoke from fires in the surrounding regions combines with agricultural and industrial debris to create poor air quality in the valley.
Residents of Kerman can find relief on hot summer days at local splash pads like the one at Trini's Park.
Farming activity can create dust pollution in the Kerman area.
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