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Firebaugh, CA
Full City Profile · California · Merced County County
Firebaugh, CA
At a Glance
How Firebaugh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Firebaugh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Firebaugh a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Firebaugh residents earn a median household income of $47,594 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,182. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Firebaugh is $235,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,135. Median rent is $905/month, with 29.7% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Firebaugh reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,221/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.1% of adults in Firebaugh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 42.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Firebaugh has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.