What are the schools like in Fallbrook, CA?

Fallbrook is served primarily by Fallbrook Union Elementary. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

What is the median household income in Fallbrook?

The median household income in Fallbrook, CA is $78,479 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Fallbrook, CA?

Fallbrook has an average high temperature of 67.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.3 inches.

Fallbrook, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fallbrook, CA affordable or expensive?

Fallbrook's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fallbrook is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $666,600 and the median rent is $1,555 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fallbrook, CA?

Fallbrook has a violent crime rate of 376.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1373.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fallbrook, CA a Good Place to Live?

Fallbrook is a small city of 33,710 in California, with a median household income of $78,479 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Fallbrook's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fallbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fallbrook city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.5

Fallbrook's overall cost of living index is 111.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fallbrook costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fallbrook, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$666,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,555	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,479	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fallbrook's violent crime rate is 376.7 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

376.7 /100k

Property Crime

1373.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fallbrook is served primarily by Fallbrook Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fallbrook, CA	National Avg
School District	Fallbrook Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fallbrook sees average highs of 67.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July, with 15.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fallbrook, CA
Average High — January	67.5°F
Average High — July	87.2°F
Annual Precipitation	15.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fallbrook, CA	National Avg
Population	33,710	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	58.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Fallbrook

Fallbrook, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92028

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fallbrook, CA affordable or expensive?

Fallbrook's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fallbrook roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $666,600 and median rent is $1,555/month.

What is the crime rate in Fallbrook, CA?

Fallbrook's violent crime rate is 376.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1373.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fallbrook?

Public schools in Fallbrook are operated by Fallbrook Union Elementary. The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fallbrook, CA a good place to live?

Fallbrook, CA has a population of 33,710, a median household income of $78,479, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fallbrook?

Fallbrook averages 67.5°F in January and 87.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fallbrook?

Fallbrook, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92028.

What is the population of Fallbrook?

The population of Fallbrook, California is 33,710 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fallbrook?

Key numbers for living in Fallbrook: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $666,600, median household income $78,479, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fallbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.