At a Glance
Median Income
$61,071
$29,141 per capita
Home Value
$352,100
Zillow: $471,322
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
510/100K
1,234/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
13.7% smoking rate
How Fowler Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fowler's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fowler a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fowler residents earn a median household income of $61,071 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,141. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 44,409 business establishments, including 1,859 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fowler is $352,100 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,322. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 36.1% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Fowler reports 510 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,234/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Fowler hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fowler has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 67.
Data Overview
People
Population6,930
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density2,625/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born19.2%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,071
Per Capita$29,141
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$64,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
B
Home Value$352,100
Rent$1,172
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$471,322
Housing Units2,196
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent510/100K
Property1,234/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking13.7%
Premature Death9,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI67 (Moderate)
Elevation309 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Fowler was founded in 1908.
The median home in Fowler was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
19.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,859 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 178 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.