$371,776Average Value$242Average Price per Sq Ft32Homes For Sale
Sunshine and suburbia near Fresno State
Hoover is a mostly residential suburb of Fresno, California, best known as the surrounding community of California State University - Fresno (Fresno State). “If you were buying a house in Hoover, you could rent it to college students,” says Sarah Hedrick, a Realtor with Realty Concepts and over 20 years of experience. The neighborhood is also popular with families because Hoover is close to Fresno Unified District schools, and Alejandra Charest, a broker associate with Guarantee Real Estate, says people who live here often stay for a long time. “[Hoover’s] accessible to schools, shopping and restaurants. St. Agnes Hospital is nearby too, so if you’re a nurse, it’s a great place to live,” Hedrick says. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 6 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4, and nearby houses of worship include the Masjid Fresno Islamic Center, St. Paul Catholic Newman Center and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The Sierra Nevada mountains can be seen from your backyard in the Hoover area.
The Hoover area of Fresno is filled with walkable streets lined with mature shade trees.
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Shopping at Fashion Fair Mall
For groceries, residents head to the local Target along Route 41; nearby, Hedrick recommends Kenji’s Teriyaki Grill for casual Japanese fare. A couple of miles south at the Fashion Fair Mall, residents can shop for clothes at department stores like Macy’s and Forever 21, browse jewelry in designer shops like Sephora and dine at national chain eateries like Cheesecake Factory. For a casual night out, Hedrick recommends Phoenician Garden, a locally owned Mediterranean bar and restaurant known for its wraps and handcrafted cocktails. For a homestyle burger or milkshake, Hedrick suggests Triangle Drive-In, a 50s-themed diner fitted with retro furnishings like checkerboard floor tilings and vinyl seating.
Fashion Fair Mall is a popular shopping destination in the Hoover neighborhood.
Phoenician Garden is a popular destination for authentic Mediterranean food in the Hoover area.
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Staying in the sunshine at Hoover parks
Fresno State students, staff and faculty have access to athletic buildings and fields on campus, including several gyms and the Aquatics Center. At the 9-acre Cary Park, residents can practice tricks on the rails and ramps at the skate park or skate a few laps around the outdoor inline hockey rink; the park is also popular for its youth baseball field and basketball courts. Dogs are welcome at the 4-acre Rotary East Park, and the grounds also feature a playground and courts for tennis and pickleball. For baseball fans, the Granite Park Sports Complex regularly hosts youth baseball games and adult softball tournaments; nearby, residents can test their skills with indoor rock climbing at MetalMark Climbing.
Skaters can practice their skills at Cary Park in Fresno.
Play a game of pickleball with friends at Rotary East Park in Fresno.
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Palm-peppered residential streets
Along residential streets peppered with palm trees, mid-to-late 20th-century ranch-style homes with attached garages feature a mix of grass lawns and drought-tolerant landscaping. Single-family homes typically range between $350,000 and $450,000, which Hedrick says is starter-home pricing for Fresno. A three-bedroom ranch-style home starts at $350,000, while a four-bedroom version with a pool costs around $450,000. Hedrick says single-family homes here are popular with investors who rent to college students. In southwest Hoover, manufactured homes in Fresno Mobile Home Estates range from $70,000 for a late-century model to $120,000 for a model from the 2020s.
Ranch style homes are common throughout the Hoover area of Fresno.
Grassy front yards are a typical feature of homes in the Hoover neighborhood.
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New library at Hoover High
Hoover is part of the Fresno Unified School District, rated B overall by Niche. Local kids can start at Wolters Elementary, rated B-minus, before moving on to Ahwahnee Middle, rated C; both schools offer an after-school program where kids can receive a healthy snack and homework help. At Hoover High, rated B, students can take dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Fresno City College. In 2024, Hoover High’s library was renovated to include a career center, counseling center and more space for student-led activities.
Hoover High School serves grades 9-12 in Fresno.
Ahwahnee Middle School serves grades 7-8 in Fresno.
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Getting around Fresno County
Routes 41 and 168 run along Hoover’s western and eastern borders, respectively, granting convenient access throughout Fresno County. Fresno Area Express buses operate throughout the neighborhood, and students, faculty and staff at Fresno State can use Bulldog Express, a campus shuttle system. Saint Agnes Medical Center is located within the neighborhood, and Fresno Yosemite International Airport is about 5 miles southeast.
Fresno State regularly hosts sports events in the neighborhood
For every home football game, flocks of students and neighbors dressed in red and blue (nicknamed “The Red Wave”) head to the Valley Children’s Stadium (also known as Bulldog Stadium) to cheer on the Fresno State Bulldogs; nearby, fans also attend tennis matches at the Spalding G. Wathen Tennis Center, baseball games at Bob Bennett Stadium and track meets at Warmerdam Field. Elsewhere on campus, residents can reserve a bowling lane at Bulldog Bowl, stargaze at the Downing Planetarium and admire student exhibits at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery. North of the campus, the 1,000-acre University Agricultural Laboratory is maintained by students and includes a dairy farm, vineyard and seasonal crops; residents can purchase fresh produce from the agricultural program at the Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market, open Monday through Saturday.
The campus of Fresno State is a large influence on the Hoover area of Fresno.
Gameday at Bulldog Stadium can bring a lot of traffic to the Hoover area of Fresno.
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Parks in this Area
Robinson Park
Soccer
Rotary West Park
Baseball/Softball
Lake
Playground
Rotary East Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Tennis
Vinland Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Rotary Sports Center
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Cary Park
Skateboard
Tennis
Playground
El Dorado Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Community Center
First & Bullard Dog Park
Dog Park
CW Large Park
Soccer
Transit
Airport
Fresno Yosemite International
10 min drive
Bus
SE Shaw - Fisher
Bus
NE Fresno - Ashcroft
Bus
NW Ashlan - Bond
Bus
Gettysburg Station
Bus
SW First - Ellery
Bus
First - Shaw Nb
Bus
NE Cedar - Bullard
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hoover
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hoover, Fresno sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Hoover, Fresno over the last 12 months is $370,392, up 3% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
53,971
Median Age
32
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.2%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,166
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,050
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
24.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
97°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
76/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
58/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
39/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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