At a Glance
Median Income
$57,583
$34,292 per capita
Home Value
$175,500
Zillow: $249,712
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.6% smoking rate
How Fortuna Foothills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fortuna Foothills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fortuna Foothills a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fortuna Foothills residents earn a median household income of $57,583 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,292. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fortuna Foothills is $175,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,712. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
16.6% of adults in Fortuna Foothills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fortuna Foothills has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population28,227
Median Age62.0 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,583
Per Capita$34,292
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,500
Rent$1,178
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$249,712
Housing Units20,502
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain3.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation357 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Fortuna Foothills was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.