Living in Fowler, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fowler · Census data 2020–2024
Fowler has 7,094 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $66,983 (32% lower than the California median), the median home value is $379,800, the median rent is $1,218/month.
Fowler at a glance
- Population
- 7,094
- Median age
- 33.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $66,983State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $379,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,218/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fowler a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fowler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fowler the median home value is $379,800, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,218 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,225 a month in housing costs.
Fowler median household income
The median household income in Fowler is $66,983 and the income per person is $30,391. 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fowler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,292
- Owner-occupied
- 62.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.3%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 3.18
Fowler demographics
- Population
- 7,094
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 2,216
- Foreign-born
- 17%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fowler ›
Education in Fowler
25.5% of adults 25 and older in Fowler have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fowler
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 5.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Fowler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler | 7,094 | $66,983 | $379,800 | $1,218 |
| Del Rey | 1,654 | $56,544 | $222,500 | $742 |
| Selma | 24,659 | $60,241 | $315,300 | $1,232 |
| Malaga | 780 | $62,663 | $217,500 | $1,440 |
| Monmouth | 115 | $43,906 | $241,700 | $1,234 |
| Easton | 2,722 | $91,042 | $314,400 | $1,388 |
| Sunnyside | 4,639 | $114,135 | $539,000 | $1,324 |
| Parlier | 14,507 | $52,357 | $256,400 | $1,105 |
| Calwa | 1,862 | $65,247 | $205,900 | $1,228 |
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What is the median household income in Fowler, CA?
The median household income in Fowler is $66,983, 32% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fowler?
The median home value in Fowler is $379,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fowler?
The median gross rent in Fowler is $1,218 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Fowler, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 19.3%.
What is the median age in Fowler?
The median age in Fowler is 33.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fowler?
The average commute to work in Fowler is 22 minutes; 5.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fowler?
The unemployment rate in Fowler is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fowler?
25.5% of adults in Fowler have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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