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Fort Bragg, CA
Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County
Fort Bragg, CA
At a Glance
How Fort Bragg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Bragg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Bragg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Bragg residents earn a median household income of $53,580 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,971. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Bragg is $481,200 , 71% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $570,246. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 34.0% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Fort Bragg reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,290/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Fort Bragg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Bragg has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.