At a Glance
Median Income
$63,357
$31,433 per capita
Home Value
$229,900
Zillow: $279,628
Median Rent
$1,381/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $63,357 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,433. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fullerton is $229,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $279,628. Median rent is $1,381/month, with 33.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
23.2% of adults in Fullerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fullerton has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population16,729
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density4,558/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born23.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,357
Per Capita$31,433
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,900
Rent$1,381
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$279,628
Housing Units6,722
Rent Burden33.2%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation326 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Fullerton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
23.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.