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Moving to Fullerton

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

141,278

Median age 36.1

Median household income

$104,219

Median rent

$2,124/mo

Median home value

$859,600

Schools

32

3 districts

Summer high / winter low

87° / 46°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 33% above the US median ($104,219).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.65% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in May, June, July, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 47 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 183% more than the US median ($859,600).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Fullerton?

Fullerton spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $773,100 to $981,700 by zip.

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Life in Fullerton

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Questions

Is Fullerton a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 33% above the US median ($104,219). Property taxes are low: about 0.65% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 183% more than the US median ($859,600).

How much do I need to earn to live in Fullerton?

The median household earns $104,219. Rent at the median ($2,124/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $84,960 a year.

How many schools are in Fullerton?

32 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Fullerton?

Highs average 87°F in August and lows 46°F in December. The most comfortable months are May, June, July.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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