Fieldbrook, CA

Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
771 Population 74/sq mi density
$85,833 Median Income $48,054 per capita
$610,300 Home Value $483,999 Zillow
$1,526 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$85,833 median income, 4.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$610,300 home value, $1,526/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fieldbrook, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,833
14% above
$48,054 per capita
Home Value
$610,300
116% above
Zillow: $483,999
Median Rent
$1,526/mo
31% above
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
47% above
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Fieldbrook Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
114%
Home Value
216%
Rent
131%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
147%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fieldbrook a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fieldbrook residents earn a median household income of $85,833 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,054. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fieldbrook is $610,300 , 116% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,999. Median rent is $1,526/month, with 31.3% 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 1978.

Education

49.5% of adults in Fieldbrook hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% above the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fieldbrook has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population771
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$85,833
Per Capita$48,054
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$7,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062

Housing

C+
Home Value$610,300
Rent$1,526
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$483,999
Housing Units385
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,668/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation351 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.5%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 62%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed30 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Fieldbrook was built in 1978.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 393 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.