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Fullerton
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
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Suburb
Los Angeles

Fullerton

#4,823 in Best Places to Live in America
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Fullerton is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 142,964. Fullerton is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Fullerton offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Fullerton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Fullerton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fullerton are highly rated.
    About Fullerton...
    Population
    142,964
    Suburb of
    Los Angeles
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $698,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,818
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Fullerton Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      173.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      41.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      87
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      368.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,731.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      300.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      27%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Fullerton

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,718
    National
    $69,021
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