Fresno County · Fresno · population 127,993
Where Clovis stands
At or near all-time high.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 18.4 price-to-rent ratio, Clovis is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Clovis has held up across the cycle: home values at $521,412 with +4.6% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Clovis's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Clovis
Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, with an estimated population of 127,993. It anchors the Fresno metro area. The population grew 1.6% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Clovis is $521,412 as of 2026-04, up 0.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +4.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Clovis average $2,357 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.4%). The composite momentum score is 67 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Clovis (Wikipedia)
Clovis is a city in Fresno County, California, United States. It was established in 1890 as a freight stop for the San Joaquin Valley Railroad by a group of Fresno businessmen and Michigan railroad speculator Marcus Pollasky. The railroad bought the land from two farmers and named the station after one of them, Clovis Cole. Pollasky then developed a town on the site, also named Clovis.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- Luke Bryan back in Clovis for 'Farm Tour' concertABC30 Fresno · 5d ago
- Clovis High School (CA) Boys VolleyballMaxPreps · 3d ago
- Clovis’ Wild Water Adventure Park unveils new attraction, getting ready to openyourcentralvalley.com · 1d ago
- 580 N Adler Ln, Clovis, CA 93611Realtor.com · 4d ago
- The Story Behind the Cancellation of the Breakaway Roping in Clovis, CaliforniaSports Illustrated · 2mo ago
- Clovis leaders say water rate hikes aim to prevent ‘an even more grim situation’Fresno Bee · 4w ago
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local sports teams
Major professional teams the Fresno area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.
Local economy & environment
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