Fresno is the fifth-largest city in California and the county seat of Fresno County, with an official Census Bureau, estimated population in the city of 512,000 and a metropolitan population of 1.1 million. It is centrally located directly in the middle of the state and puts you in great proximity to explore the state. Trips to San Francisco take less than 3 hours to drive, so making day trips are often a monthly occurrence for residents of Fresno. It is virtually the same if you want to go south to Los Angeles, this drive is 3.5 hours and is a very easy drive. Whether it is to enjoy the cuisine, see the sights, go see professional sports or just explore the city, you get access to the best of everything California cities have to offer but don’t have to pay the outrageous cost of living!