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Fulton, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Fulton is a small town in California with a population of 637. Residents earn $166,336 per year, which is 121% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
637 Population 327/sq mi density
$166,336 Median Income $53,276 per capita
$864,400 Home Value $990,162 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$166,336 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$864,400 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $166,336
121% higher than US avg
Home Value $864,400
207% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.3%
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.0%
16% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.6%
1% higher than US avg

How Fulton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population637
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$166,336
Per Capita$53,276
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$39,448M
Commute32 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$864,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$990,162
Housing Units256
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity27.0%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking9.9%
Depression22.7%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation130 ft (40 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.1%
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Is Fulton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fulton receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fulton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fulton is $166,336, which is significantly higher than the national average — 121% above $75,149. This places Fulton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fulton is $864,400, making it a premium housing market at 207% above the U.S. median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Fulton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Fulton has a population of 637 with a density of 327 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.1%), with 8.2% Hispanic.

Population

637
Total Population
327
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fulton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only58.4%
26% below US avg
Spanish41.6%
210% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Fulton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fulton is $166,336, which is 121% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Fulton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$166,336
121% above US avg
Per Capita Income$53,276
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
IRS Avg AGI$104,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.6%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)21,652
County GDP$39,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,311
Healthcare1,623
Retail1,675
Manufacturing922

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.9 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Fulton is $864,400, 207% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $990,162.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$864,400
207% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$990,162

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden32.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units256
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Effective Rate0.97%
In Fulton, 27.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. 9.9% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 20.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fulton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.0%
16% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
High Blood Pressure26.3%
Asthma9.3%
COPD4.3%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.9%
29% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity20.2%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress12.0%
Short Sleep34.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Primary Care1:984
Dentists1:1,020
Mental Health1:171
Checkup Rate69.3%
Dental Visits66.1%
Premature Death5,997/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Fulton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation130 ft (40 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density327/sq mi
Coordinates38.4937°N, 122.7734°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06097
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 46.2-point margin. 74.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 25.2%
D 71.4%

Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.3%
34% below US avg
High School+89.7%
Graduate Degree+9.0%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density327/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access74.1%
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Restaurants1,311
Retail Stores1,675

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.9 min
Drive Alone76.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.5%

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