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Huron, California

Introduction to Huron, California

Huron, California, in Fresno county, is 41 miles SW of Fresno, California. The city is conveniently located inside the Fresno metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,306 people in Huron.

Huron History

The community now known as Huron was officially incorporated in 1951. The area was named after local Italian tribes. Fresno county was created from parts of Merced, Mariposa, and Tulare Counties. It was discovered by Spaniards while they were searching for suitable mission sites. It became the property of the USA after the Mexican War.

Huron and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Roosevelt Natural Science and History Museum
  • Los Gatos Creek County Park
  • Fresno Metropolitan Museum
  • Kern National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sarah A. Mooney Memorial Museum
  • Pixley National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Huron

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Lemoore Municipal Golf Course and the Lonesome Dove Golf Course. Local parks include the Pixley National Wildlife Refuge, the Los Gatos Creek County Park and the Kern National Wildlife Refuge. The Sarah A. Mooney Memorial Museum, the R.C. Baker Memorial Museum and the Fort Roosevelt Natural Science and History Museum are all accessible from Huron as well.

Huron Transportation

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the closest major airport.

Huron Higher Education

West Hills Community College, Cuesta College and Fresno City College are all nearby.

High Points

Huron strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyHuron Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHuron Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Huron Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Huron Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Huron, CA

Comparing Huron to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22
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