Median Income
$44,375
41% lower than US avg
Home Value
$81,300
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
3.0%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$783
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
17.6%
42% higher than US avg
How Fillmore Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population268
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,914/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,375
Per Capita$19,765
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty17.6%
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent$783
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$226,236
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity39.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.0%
High School+92.8%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.0%
Is Fillmore a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Fillmore receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fillmore offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Fillmore is $44,375, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 17.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Fillmore is $81,300, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
3.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Fillmore has a population of 268 with a density of 1,914 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
The median household income in Fillmore is $44,375, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,375 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $19,765 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% |
| 42% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
The median home value in Fillmore is $81,300, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $226,236.
Home Values
| Census Median | $81,300 |
| 71% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $226,236 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $783 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 26.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Fillmore, 39.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 31.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Fillmore vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 9.0% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.0% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 88.3% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
Food & Exercise