Fullerton, California
Among the top 1% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 2% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 14% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 41% of US places
- top 1% for comfortable days
- top 1% for walkability
- bottom 1% for cost of living
Fullerton is a city in California with about 142,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, walkability, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on income tax and cost of living.
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Mild winters · Dry
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91%64%clearovercast
Precipitation 2.6 in0.0 in
humid 17%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$99k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$83kbetter than 1% of US places
Home Value$791k97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 6% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.67%better than 74% of US places
Income Tax13.30%better than 3% of US places
Sales Tax8.85%better than 19% of US places
Estimated total tax burden21.58%better than 3% of US places
Unemployment6.9%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)58°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation11.9 in5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days277 daysbetter than 88% of US places
Summer Humidity55°Fbetter than 82% of US places
Comfortable Days280 daysbetter than 99% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk90.6better than 9% of US places
Air Quality45 AQIbetter than 55% of US places
School Quality61.3better than 55% of US places
Violent Crime1051/100kbetter than 33% of US places
Property Crime2653/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population142,28099th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.524th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6898th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9748th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)31.6%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)38.0%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)24.9%99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 25% of US places
Walkability14.9/20better than 99% of US places
Airport Distance15 mibetter than 92% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access93.9%better than 79% of US places
Amenities Nearby45.12better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 24% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fullerton an affordable place to live?
- Fullerton is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $83k, better than 1% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fullerton?
- The median home value in Fullerton is $791k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fullerton?
- Median household income in Fullerton is $99k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fullerton?
- Median gross rent in Fullerton is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fullerton safe?
- Fullerton is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1051/100k (better than 33%). Property crime is 2653/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fullerton?
- Fullerton averages 75°F in July and 58°F in January, with 11.9 in of annual precipitation and about 277 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fullerton?
- Public-school quality in Fullerton is about average, scoring better than 55% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fullerton?
- The average one-way commute in Fullerton is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)