Living in Fullerton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fullerton · Census data 2020–2024
Fullerton has 140,968 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $104,286 (5% higher than the California median), the median home value is $902,600, the median rent is $2,194/month.
Fullerton at a glance
- Population
- 140,968
- Median age
- 36.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $104,286State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $902,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,194/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 51.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.5%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fullerton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in April to June and October.
Cost of living in Fullerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fullerton the median home value is $902,600, 171% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,194 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,317 a month in housing costs.
Fullerton median household income
The median household income in Fullerton is $104,286 and the income per person is $50,180. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fullerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 50,344
- Owner-occupied
- 51.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.86
Fullerton demographics
- Population
- 140,968
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 48,117
- Foreign-born
- 29.3%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fullerton ›
Education in Fullerton
43.5% of adults 25 and older in Fullerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fullerton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Fullerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullerton | 140,968 | $104,286 | $902,600 | $2,194 |
| La Habra | 61,970 | $100,106 | $781,600 | $2,129 |
| Placentia | 52,826 | $115,929 | $921,000 | $2,388 |
| East Whittier | 9,990 | $113,750 | $834,100 | $1,794 |
| Brea | 47,469 | $131,129 | $922,300 | $2,397 |
| La Mirada | 47,180 | $109,288 | $825,900 | $2,217 |
| Buena Park | 82,871 | $110,550 | $838,800 | $2,206 |
| La Habra Heights | 5,478 | $179,583 | $1,201,000 | $1,206 |
| Rowland Heights | 45,911 | $85,617 | $851,300 | $1,967 |
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What is the median household income in Fullerton, CA?
The median household income in Fullerton is $104,286, 5% higher 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 Fullerton?
The median home value in Fullerton is $902,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fullerton?
The median gross rent in Fullerton is $2,194 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Fullerton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Fullerton?
The median age in Fullerton is 36.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fullerton?
The average commute to work in Fullerton is 31 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fullerton?
The unemployment rate in Fullerton is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fullerton?
43.5% of adults in Fullerton 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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