Fresno, CA would make an ideal location for the newest IKEA. With 480,000 residents in the city, nearly 1.5 million within an hour's drive, a significant population of college students and young professionals Fresno would provide ample market for IKEA. The location couldn't get any better. Just off the 99 freeway, bridging the gap between the Northern California and Southern California stores, and only 2 hours from the Lebec Distribution Center. IKEA, we petition you to make your next store in Fresno, CA.