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Selma, California

Introduction to Selma, California

Selma, California is 15 miles SE of Fresno, California. It is situated within Fresno County and is part of the Fresno metro area. The population of Selma is 19,444.

Selma History

The initial growth of Selma was fueled by farming and railroad construction. In 1890, four farmers developed the site along the railroad for a town and began selling the lots. In a short period of three years, Selma was incorporated as a city.

Selma and nearby Attractions

  • Fresno County Library Selma Library
  • Simonian Farms
  • Duncan Water Gardens
  • Mayfair Shopping Center
  • Peter Ringo Park

Things To Do In Selma

Selma is a quiet and peaceful, agricultural community. It has a swimming pool where one can get swimming lessons as well. The Cultural Arts Center arranges a variety of tutorials, as well as performances. The are a few parks which have facilities for different sports, family parties and picnics.

Selma Transportation

Air transportation is available at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Selma Higher Education

The California State University serves the area.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Selma Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Selma Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Selma Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Selma, CA

Comparing Selma 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 Old109
Racial Diversity106
Male Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better12
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work74
Short Commute Times79
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Affordability of Rents69
People Living Alone13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime21

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