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Fellows, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Fellows is a small town in California with a population of 72. Residents earn $160,625 per year, which is 114% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 103/sq mi density
$160,625 Median Income $61,100 per capita
$91,300 Home Value
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$160,625 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $160,625
114% higher than US avg
Home Value $91,300
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.0%
88% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.0%
150% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Fellows Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population72
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans67.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$160,625
Per Capita$61,100
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units24
Rent Burden33.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain6.0 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation1,359 ft (414 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Broadband25.0%
Libraries28

Is Fellows a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fellows receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fellows offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fellows is $160,625, which is significantly higher than the national average — 114% above $75,149. This places Fellows among higher-income communities. At 9.0%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fellows is $91,300, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Fellows enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Fellows has a population of 72 with a density of 103 people per square mile. The median age is 53.2 years, 37% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 2.8% Hispanic.

Population

72
Total Population
103
People / sq mi
53.2yrs
Median Age
37% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.9%
Female 36.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Fellows vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fellows vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fellows is $160,625, which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Fellows vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$160,625
114% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,100
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
IRS Avg AGI$61,998

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.0%
150% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)27,950
County GDP$63,070M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,569
Healthcare1,838
Retail2,004
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Drive Alone96.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fellows is $91,300, 68% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$91,300
68% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.0%
Housing Units24
Median Year Built1941

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,285
51% above US avg
Effective Rate5.79%
Fellows has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 6.0 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall6.0 inches
84% below US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,359 ft (414 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates35.1779°N, 119.5472°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06029
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 4.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.1-point margin. 25.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.3%
D 38.2%

Winner: Republican by 21.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.0%
88% below US avg
High School+96.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.69
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density103/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access25.0%
Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,838
Restaurants1,569
Retail Stores2,004

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)197
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Drive Alone96.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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