At a Glance
Median Income
$104,219
$48,061 per capita
Home Value
$859,600
Zillow: $1,029,846
Median Rent
$2,124/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
266/100K
2,252/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
328 sunny days/yr
How Fullerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fullerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fullerton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fullerton residents earn a median household income of $104,219 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,061. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fullerton is $859,600 , 205% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,029,846. Median rent is $2,124/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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Fullerton reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,252/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
43.6% of adults in Fullerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fullerton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population141,278
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density6,301/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,219
Per Capita$48,061
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C
Home Value$859,600
Rent$2,124
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$1,029,846
Housing Units49,146
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property2,252/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary227/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking9.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation272 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations127
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Fullerton was founded in 1887.
The median home in Fullerton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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