Fullerton, California

Mid-size California city with community character

Pacific Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

60.7

D-

out of 100

Overview

Fullerton is a California city with a population of approximately 139K, part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $1,052,226. Median household income is $99,279.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 139K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $1,052,226 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $99,279 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30 minutes
  • Part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

139,250

Source: Census ACS

$1,052,226

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$99,279

Source: Census ACS

30 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

54

Source: Walk Score

175 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Orange County (county-level results)

50%
47%
Democrat 691,731
Republican 654,815
Leans D+2.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 19.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 26/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 42.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 54/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 39.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 60.7

Location

Fullerton, CA (33.8796, -117.8951)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.