Life in Fullerton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fullerton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fullerton:
The population in Fullerton is 141,278.
The median home value in Fullerton is $1,012,509.
The median income in Fullerton is $104,219.
The cost of living in Fullerton is 171 which is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Fullerton is $2,124.
The unemployment rate in Fullerton is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Fullerton is 12.2%.
The average high in Fullerton is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
Crime in Fullerton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fullerton. Key points include:
There were 3,420 total crimes in Fullerton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fullerton is 2,479.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fullerton is 455.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fullerton is 2,024.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fullerton is 16.99% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fullerton / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,420 | 2,479.3 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 628 | 455.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 125 | 90.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 457 | 331.3 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,792 | 2,024.0 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 451 | 326.9 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,051 | 1,486.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 290 | 210.2 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Fullerton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fullerton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fullerton is 171 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fullerton is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fullerton is $1,012,509.
The median income in Fullerton is $104,219.
| Living Expense | Fullerton | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 309 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 123 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Fullerton is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fullerton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Fullerton is 141,278. The population has increased 6.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141,278 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 142,280 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 142,964 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 141,061 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 139,611 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 139,866 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 139,976 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 139,491 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 138,976 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 137,945 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 136,702 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 135,419 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 134,079 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 132,872 | - |
30.3% White with 42,832 White residents.
1.8% African American with 2,574 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 151 American Indian residents.
24.4% Asian with 34,449 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 257 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 589 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 4,526 Two Or More residents.
39.6% Hispanic with 55,900 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fullerton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30.3% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.8% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 24.4% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 39.6% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Fullerton is 50.2% female with 70,944 female residents.
Fullerton is 49.8% male with 70,333 male residents.
| Gender | Fullerton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in Fullerton completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Fullerton completed 9-12th grade.
16.0% of adults in Fullerton completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Fullerton completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Fullerton completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Fullerton completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Fullerton completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Fullerton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Fullerton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fullerton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.4% of households in Fullerton earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Fullerton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Fullerton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.0% of households in Fullerton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.9% of households in Fullerton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.6% of households in Fullerton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Fullerton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.5% of households in Fullerton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.1% of households in Fullerton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
20.3% of households in Fullerton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fullerton | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.6% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.1% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 20.3% | 19.4% | 12.6% |