Fullerton, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09

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Fullerton, California Info Snack

Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

141,061

Unemployment

6.9%

Poverty

12.7%

Median Home

$667,300

Median Income

$85,471

Median Rent

$1,718

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Fullerton SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

9.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Fullerton, CA Crime Report

3,759
Total Crimes

2,704.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

15.26%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Fullerton / 100k People	California / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	3,759	2,704.1	2,581.0	2,346.0

Violent Crime	422	303.6	442.0	387.8
Murder	2	1.4	5.6	6.5
Robbery	121	87.0	113.6	73.9
Aggravated Assault	241	173.4	288.7	279.7
Property Crime	3,337	2,400.5	2,138.9	1,958.2
Burglary	512	368.3	369.7	314.2
Larceny	2,407	1,731.5	1,341.7	1,398.0
Car Theft	418	300.7	427.6	246.0

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Fullerton, CA Cost Of Living

156
Fullerton's Overall Cost Of Living

1.6x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Fullerton	California	National Average
Overall	156	140	100

Services	113	112	100
Groceries	113	113	100
Health	104	115	100
Housing	254	198	100
Transportation	137	134	100
Utilities	90	126	100

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Fullerton, CA Photos

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Rankings for Fullerton in California

Ranks #193 in Worst Places To Live In California

Ranks #203 in Most Dangerous Cities In California

Ranks #204 in Best Places To Live In California

Map Of Fullerton, CA

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Population over time in Fullerton

Year	Population	% Change
2020	141,061	0.9%
2019	139,866	-0.1%
2018	139,976	0.3%
2017	139,491	0.4%
2016	138,976	0.7%
2015	137,945	0.9%
2014	136,702	0.9%
2013	135,419	1.0%
2012	134,079	0.9%
2011	132,872	-

Race / Ethnicity in Fullerton

White

33.8% (47,649)

African American

1.9% (2,742)

American Indian

0.2% (325)

Asian

23.7% (33,395)

Hawaiian

0.2% (351)

Other

0.2% (332)

Two Or More

3.1% (4,366)

Hispanic

36.8% (51,901)

Race	Fullerton	CA	USA
White	33.8%	36.5%	60.1%
African American	1.9%	5.4%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.3%	0.6%
Asian	23.7%	14.6%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.3%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.1%	3.4%	2.8%
Hispanic	36.8%	39.1%	18.2%

Gender in Fullerton

Female

50.4% (71,037)

Male

49.6% (70,024)

Gender	Fullerton	CA	USA
Female	50.4%	50.3%	50.8%
Male	49.6%	49.7%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fullerton for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (7,053)

9-12th Grade

5.0% (7,053)

High School / GED

18.0% (25,390)

Some College

20.0% (28,212)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (12,695)

Bachelor's Degree

27.0% (38,086)

Master's Degree

11.0% (15,516)

Professional Degree

3.0% (4,231)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (2,821)

Education	Fullerton	CA	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	8.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	5.0%	7.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	18.0%	20.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	3.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Fullerton, California

Less than $10,000

4.6% (648,182)

$10,000 to $14,999

3.2% (457,356)

$15,000 to $24,999

5.1% (716,379)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.4% (904,076)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.5% (1,345,166)

$50,000 to $74,999

15.8% (2,234,852)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.4% (1,605,440)

$100,000 to $149,999

19.3% (2,721,302)

$150,000 to $199,999

11.4% (1,609,506)

$200,000 or more

13.2% (1,863,837)

Income	Fullerton	CA	USA
Less than $10,000	4.6%	4.7%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	3.2%	3.9%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	5.1%	6.9%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.4%	7.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.5%	10.0%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.8%	15.3%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.4%	12.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	19.3%	17.1%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	11.4%	9.4%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	13.2%	13.3%	8.3%