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Fullerton, CA

Founded 1887Orange CountyElev. 50 m
Population
141,278
Median home
$859,600
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
26
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Fullerton

With about 141,278 residents, Fullerton is one of California's notable places. Fullerton was founded in 1887 and sits in Orange County. The median age is 36.1 and the median household income is $104,219. Homes carry a median value of $859,600, and about 52% of residents own where they live. Around 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 30 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
141,278
Median age
36.1
Median household income
$104,219
Per-capita income
$48,061
Poverty rate
12.2%
High-school grad or higher
88.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
Unemployment
6.5%
Avg. commute
30 min
Work from home
12.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White30.3%
Hispanic or Latino39.6%
Black1.8%
Asian24.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts45%
Sales & office20.3%
Service15.7%
Production, transportation & material moving11.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$859,600
Median gross rent
$2,124/mo
Owner-occupied
51.5%
Median year built
1969
Households
47,484
Avg. household size
2.91

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Fullerton has 26 public schools — 18 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading65%
Math52%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Fullerton Union HighHighGrades 9–12
La Sierra High (Alternative)HighGrades 9–12
La Vista High (Continuation)HighGrades 9–12
Sunny Hills HighHighGrades 9–12
Troy HighHighGrades 9–12
D. Russell Parks Junior HighMiddleGrades 7–8
Ladera Vista Junior High School of the ArtsMiddleGrades 7–8
Nicolas Junior HighMiddleGrades 7–8
Acacia ElementaryElementary
Beechwood ElementaryElementary
Commonwealth ElementaryElementary
Fern Drive ElementaryElementary
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing ArtsElementary
Hermosa Drive ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% above national
Fullerton428
California527
United States386
↑ 61% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime21% above national
Fullerton2,370
California2,373
United States1,952
↑ 5% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fullerton Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

34 facilities in Fullerton report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Inx International Ink Co · Orange CountyEdo Corp, Electro Ceramics Div · Orange CountyDura-Tech Processes Inc · Orange CountyFullerton Foods Co · Orange CountyFuture Foam Inc · Orange CountySchreiber Foods Inc · Orange CountyNelco Products Inc · Orange CountyInsulated Shipping Containers Inc · Orange CountyPacific Seacraft Corp · Orange CountyPacific Tank Ltd · Orange CountyRingier American Inc Fullerton Div · Orange CountyVista Paint Corp · Orange County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · Orange County
EarthquakeVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fullerton is in Orange County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fullerton was founded in 1887 and sits in Orange County. Elevation ~50 m.

Population trend
155K0141,27819102024
Map of Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
Where Fullerton is
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Historic places

23 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Elephant Packing HouseChapman BuildingFullerton Union Pacific DepotClark, Dr. George C., HouseMuckenthaler HouseSanta Fe Railway Passenger and Freight DepotHetebrink HousePierotti, Attlio and Jane, House
Notable people from Fullerton
Gwen StefaniJenna HazeJanet EvansEric WynaldaMichael McDonaldAlyson ReedKeith Van HornKim ChambersJimmy GomezStacey Q
People searches in Fullerton
Michael Smith (21)John Smith (19)James Smith (18)David Smith (17)Robert Smith (17)Michael Johnson (17)John Johnson (15)James Johnson (14)Michael Williams (14)William Smith (14)David Johnson (14)Robert Johnson (13)John Williams (13)Michael Brown (12)Michael Jones (12)James Williams (12)David Williams (11)John Brown (11)Robert Williams (11)John Jones (11)William Johnson (11)Mary Smith (11)James Brown (11)James Jones (11)
Nearby cities
Garden Grove (8 mi)Orange (8 mi)Anaheim (10 mi)Santa Ana (11 mi)Huntington Beach (14 mi)Pomona (15 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Orange County

Most-recorded names in Orange County booking & incarceration records:

Jose Lopez (4)Huy Nguyen (3)Jose Garcia (3)Juan Hernandez (3)Daniel Gonzalez (3)David Lopez (3)James Diaz (2)Anthony Martinez (2)Andrew Gonzalez (2)Juan Mendoza (2)Roberto Ramos (2)Jose Martinez (2)Daniel Lopez (2)Daniel Martinez (2)Jose Vasquez (2)Eric Martinez (2)Jose Chavez (2)Jose Hernandez (2)Javier Perez (2)Anthony Garcia (2)Anthony Johnson (1)Anthony Jackson (1)Angel Lopez (1)Brian Kim (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Fullerton, CA (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fullerton, California.

Jerome Anthony Pierce, 70
Fullerton · Orange County · 92833
AKA Gary Bradshaw, Gary Bradshawn
Matthew Haynes Baker, 46
Fullerton · Union County · 92835
AKA Mateo Baker
Kevin Martin Martinez, 33
Fullerton · Orange County · 92831
Carlos Leos Flores, 72
Fullerton · Orange County · 92832
Carlos Tarin Garcia, 67
Fullerton · Orange County · 92833
Daniel Eugene Lewis, 66
Fullerton · Orange County · 92833
Daniel Jeffrey Miller, 52
Fullerton · Orange County · 92835
AKA Daniel Miller, Daniel J Miller
Donald Mitchell Wesp, 67
Fullerton · 93831
AKA James Mitchell Allen, Don Wesp

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fullerton — frequently asked

What is the population of Fullerton, California?
Fullerton has a population of about 141,278, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fullerton?
The median home value in Fullerton is $859,600, and the median gross rent is $2,124/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fullerton safe? What is the crime rate?
Fullerton Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 428 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fullerton face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Orange County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, riverine flooding, coastal flooding.
How many schools are in Fullerton?
Fullerton has 26 public schools (18 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fullerton?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Fullerton. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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