Geography
Fullerton is located just southeast of metropolitan Los Angeles.
Cultural Attractions
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007, Cal State-Fullerton offers a variety of arts and cultural opportunities and NCAA Division 1 athletics.
Recreation
From outdoors concerts to reading programs, there's something for everyone at Fullerton's 50 city parks, a museum, two libraries, golf courses, and a host of other recreational complexes.
Historical
Charles Chapman, a retired Chicago publisher and a descendant of "Johnny Appleseed," revolutionized the citrus industry by purchasing a 350-acre orchard in east Fullerton in 1894 and promoting the Valencia orange, which keeps well and ripens late.
Economy
Fullerton has a broad range of businesses, including high-tech aerospace firms, manufacturing businesses, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 130,512
- Population under 55:
- 75.1%
- Population over 55:
- 24.9%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Anaheim
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 83°F July High, 38°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $50,131
- Median home price:
- $370,000
- Average property tax:
- $6
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.9%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 23
- Middle schools:
- 10
- High schools:
- 11
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 2
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 40
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 53
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 123/6
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 161/8
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 823
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