Fullerton, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 132,491 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Low |
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.
| Population [details] | 132,491 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 69.7% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1169.48 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 36.00% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 60.78 °F/38.37 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 83.81 °F/55.41 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 33.31 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 74 |
| Cost of living [details] | 123.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (25.72 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (14.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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