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Fortuna, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
Fortuna, CA
At a Glance
How Fortuna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fortuna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fortuna a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fortuna residents earn a median household income of $61,603 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,278. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% 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 Fortuna is $353,200 , 25% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $417,379. Median rent is $1,126/month, with 35.3% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Fortuna reports 227 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,574/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Fortuna hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fortuna has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.