At a Glance
Median Income
$87,293
$34,747 per capita
Home Value
$713,000
Zillow: $873,779
Median Rent
$1,675/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
92/100K
2,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fallbrook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fallbrook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fallbrook a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fallbrook residents earn a median household income of $87,293 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,747. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fallbrook is $713,000 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $873,779. Median rent is $1,675/month, with 34.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Fallbrook reports 92 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,341/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Fallbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fallbrook has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population32,467
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density1,851/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$87,293
Per Capita$34,747
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$713,000
Rent$1,675
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$873,779
Housing Units10,950
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent92/100K
Property2,341/100K
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation768 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Fallbrook was founded in 1869.
The median home in Fallbrook was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.