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    City vs city

    San Jose, CA vs Fresno, CA

    San JoseFresno
    Population990,054543,615
    Population growth (1 yr)-1.1%0.4%
    Median home value$1,187,800$348,500
    Median rent$2,617$1,324
    Household income$141,565$66,804
    Unemployment4.7%8.7%
    Bachelor's degree+26%17%
    State crime /100k2,2562,256

    Gold marks the better number on each line.

    Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023 vs 2022); FBI Crime Data Explorer (statewide).

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