Fallbrook, CA
Demographics And Statistics

We take you around Fallbrook to find out what it's like to call it home.

Living in Fallbrook, California

Life in Fallbrook research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fallbrook over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Fallbrook based on the most recently available data.

32,112 Population
$884,346 Median home value
$96,394 Median income
157 Cost of living +57% vs US
$1,786 Median rent
5.2% Unemployment
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Fallbrook SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 7/10
Housing 9/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 9/10
SafetyN/A
Amenities 8.5/10
Education 6/10
Commute 5/10

Cost of living in Fallbrook summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fallbrook. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Fallbrook is 157 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Fallbrook is 1.6x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Fallbrook is $884,346.

  • The median income in Fallbrook is $96,394.

157
Fallbrook's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Fallbrook
US

Cost Of Living In Fallbrook Comparison Table

Living Expense Fallbrook California National Average
Overall 157 142 100
Services 113 110 100
Groceries 113 118 100
Health 250 197 100
Housing 114 120 100
Transportation 117 121 100
Utilities 117 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Fallbrook, CA Weather

  • The average high in Fallbrook is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.

  • There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.

StatFallbrook
Average Annual High73.0
Average Annual Low51.8
Annual Precipitation Days24.3
Average Annual Precipitation13.2
Average Annual Snowfall1.2
73.0°
Average High
24.3
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Rankings & Articles For Fallbrook

Locations Around Fallbrook

Map Of Fallbrook, CA

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Fallbrook Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Fallbrook

The current population in Fallbrook is 32,112. The population has increased 7.4% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 32,112 -1.1%
2023 32,467 -3.7%
2022 33,710 2.2%
2021 32,999 2.0%
2020 32,359 2.1%
2019 31,701 -4.0%
2018 33,021 6.1%
2017 31,121 -2.0%
2016 31,771 0.6%
2015 31,573 0.4%
2014 31,435 3.8%
2013 30,283 -3.6%
2012 31,419 1.5%
2011 30,949 3.5%
2010 29,892 -

Race / Ethnicity in Fallbrook

White 36.2% (11,627)
African American 3.3% (1,069)
American Indian 0.4% (121)
Asian 3.1% (981)
Hawaiian 0.1% (40)
Other 0.3% (108)
Two Or More 3.5% (1,117)
Hispanic 53.1% (17,049)
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Fallbrook is:

  • 36.2% White with 11,627 White residents.

  • 3.3% African American with 1,069 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 121 American Indian residents.

  • 3.1% Asian with 981 Asian residents.

  • 0.1% Hawaiian with 40 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 108 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 1,117 Two Or More residents.

  • 53.1% Hispanic with 17,049 Hispanic residents.

Race Fallbrook CA USA
White 36.2% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 3.3% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 0.4% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 3.1% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 53.1% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in Fallbrook

Female 50.4% (16,177)
Male 49.6% (15,934)
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  • Fallbrook is 50.4% female with 16,177 female residents.

  • Fallbrook is 49.6% male with 15,934 male residents.

Gender Fallbrook CA USA
Female 50.4% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.6% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fallbrook for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 11.0% (3,532)
9-12th Grade 5.0% (1,605)
High School / GED 26.0% (8,349)
Some College 24.0% (7,706)
Associate's Degree 7.0% (2,247)
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% (5,780)
Master's Degree 7.0% (2,247)
Professional Degree 1.0% (321)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (321)
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  • 11.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed 9-12th grade.

  • 26.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Fallbrook completed doctorate degree.

Education Fallbrook CA USA
< 9th Grade 11.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 5.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 26.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 24.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 7.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 18.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Fallbrook, California

Less than $10,000 2.0% (63,933)
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% (63,604)
$15,000 to $24,999 2.6% (82,389)
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% (160,823)
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% (363,830)
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% (490,380)
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% (469,947)
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% (595,179)
$150,000 to $199,999 14.9% (477,198)
$200,000 or more 13.8% (443,912)
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  • 2.0% of households in Fallbrook earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.0% of households in Fallbrook earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 2.6% of households in Fallbrook earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Fallbrook earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Fallbrook earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Fallbrook earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.6% of households in Fallbrook earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.5% of households in Fallbrook earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Fallbrook earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Fallbrook earn $200,000 or more.

Income Fallbrook CA USA
Less than $10,000 2.0% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.0% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 2.6% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.0% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.6% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.5% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.9% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 13.8% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)