Fellows, CA

Full City Profile · California · Kern County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
72 Population 103/sq mi density
$160,625 Median Income $61,100 per capita
$91,300 Home Value $201,442 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$160,625 median income, 16.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fellows, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$160,625
114% above
$61,100 per capita
Home Value
$91,300
68% below
Zillow: $201,442
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
364% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Fellows Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fellows's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
214%
Home Value
32%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
464%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fellows a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fellows residents earn a median household income of $160,625 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,100. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fellows is $91,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,442. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.

Education

4.0% of adults in Fellows hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.

Data Overview

People

Population72
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$160,625
Per Capita$61,100
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,300
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$201,442
Housing Units24
Rent Burden33.1%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation1,359 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28

Did You Know?

The median home in Fellows was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.