Fresno metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Kerman, CA
About Kerman
Kerman (~17,500 residents) sits about 16 miles west of Fresno on SR 180, in the heart of the west side's melon and row-crop country. The city's motto is "Where Community Comes First," and it markets itself as one of Fresno County's fastest-growing small cities with an extensive park system (over 47 acres of developed parks). Agricultural roots run deep — Kerman began as a Southern Pacific watering station originally named Collis, was renamed for landowner William G. Kerckhoff, and incorporated in 1946. The Kerman Almond Festival (first Saturday of May) and the four-day Kerman Harvest Festival (September) are its signature events.
Home prices in Kerman
The median list in Kerman is $433,300.
Top places in Kerman
- M. Young Botanic Garden — local botanical garden
- Kerckhoff Park — central park hosting community events
- Lions Park — sports fields and basketball
- Kerman Almond Festival (first Saturday of May) — food vendors and 5K celebrating the area's ag roots
- Kerman Harvest Festival (September) — four-day fall festival with parade, live music, and carnival rides
- Downtown Kerman shops and restaurants
Commuting from Kerman
- About 16 miles west of central Fresno on SR 180 — roughly a 20–25 minute drive. SR 180 runs straight through Kerman.
Kerman FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kerman, CA?
The median list in Kerman is $433,300. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Kerman, CA?
About 16 miles west of central Fresno on SR 180 — roughly a 20–25 minute drive. SR 180 runs straight through Kerman.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.