Fresno metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Clovis, CA
About Clovis
Clovis is Fresno County's second-largest city (~120,000 residents), sitting northeast of Fresno against the Sierra foothills. Known as the "Gateway to the Sierra," it pairs a master-planned suburban feel with a preserved western downtown — Old Town Clovis — and a packed calendar of community festivals. Clovis Rodeo, one of the nation's top PRCA rodeos, the weekly Old Town farmers market, and ClovisFest anchor its identity. The city is one of the most in-demand Fresno suburbs, driven by the reputation of its school district and newer neighborhoods like Harlan Ranch, Loma Vista, and Copper River.
Home prices in Clovis
The median list in Clovis is $564,560.
Top places in Clovis
- Old Town Clovis — antique shops, the weekly farmers market, and western-front storefronts
- Clovis Rodeo (April) — top-tier PRCA rodeo at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds
- Clovis Botanical Garden — water-wise demonstration gardens
- Dry Creek Park and the Clovis Trail system — paved multi-use trails through the city
- Sierra Vista Mall — regional shopping on Shaw Avenue
- Copper River Country Club — golf and lakefront community on the city's north edge
- Old Town Clovis Museum — local history in a former bank building
Commuting from Clovis
- Clovis borders Fresno directly to the northeast; downtown Fresno is about 10–15 minutes via SR 168, Herndon Avenue, or Shaw Avenue. Much of Clovis is effectively a Fresno bedroom community with reverse-commute ease.
Clovis FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clovis, CA?
The median list in Clovis is $564,560. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Clovis, CA?
Clovis borders Fresno directly to the northeast; downtown Fresno is about 10–15 minutes via SR 168, Herndon Avenue, or Shaw Avenue. Much of Clovis is effectively a Fresno bedroom community with reverse-commute ease.
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Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.