North Fresno Neighborhood Guide 2026

North Fresno is one of the most desirable parts of Fresno, California: newer master-planned communities, strong Clovis Unified and Fresno Unified schools, abundant shopping and dining at River Park and Fig Garden Village, and quick access to the San Joaquin River Parkway. Aradhana Bhandary has 22+ years of on-the-ground experience across every North Fresno pocket.

Where North Fresno Is

North Fresno is generally bounded by Shaw Avenue to the south, Friant Road and the San Joaquin River bluffs to the north, Highway 99 to the west, and Clovis to the east. It sits roughly 15 minutes from Downtown Fresno and 45 minutes from Yosemite National Park's southern entrance, and covers ZIP codes 93704, 93710, 93711, 93720, 93722, and 93730.

Neighborhoods Inside North Fresno

Woodward Park, Copper River Ranch, Van Ness Extension, Old Fig Garden, Bullard, Quail Lake, and Woodward Lakes are the most sought-after addresses in Fresno County. Tract single-family homes typically run from the high $400,000s to the mid $700,000s, while estate areas like Van Ness Extension and Old Fig Garden command $900,000 to $2M+.

Schools

Much of northeast Fresno is served by Clovis Unified (Granite Ridge Intermediate, Maple Creek Elementary, Clovis North High) with Bullard High and Computech Middle in Fresno Unified serving other pockets. Private options include San Joaquin Memorial High School and Fresno Christian Schools.

Lifestyle & Amenities

Woodward Park (300 acres with a Japanese garden and amphitheater), the San Joaquin River Parkway and Lewis S. Eaton Trail, River Park shopping center, Fig Garden Village, Fort Washington Country Club, and Copper River Country Club. Commutes to Downtown Fresno are typically 10–20 minutes via Highway 41 or Highway 99.

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