Here's what it costs to live in Fullerton, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,124 per month, while the typical home is valued around $859,600. Households earn a median of $104,219 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$104,219
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,124
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$859,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
13.30%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
7.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
141,278
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Fullerton?
The cost of living index for Fullerton is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fullerton?
The median gross rent in Fullerton is $2,124 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fullerton?
The median household income in Fullerton is $104,219 per year.
What is the median home value in Fullerton?
The median home value in Fullerton is $859,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fullerton?
Air quality data for Fullerton is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Fullerton?
California has a top state income tax rate of 13.30% and a statewide sales tax of 7.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology