What are the schools like in Fillmore, CA?

Fillmore is served primarily by Fillmore Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

What is the median household income in Fillmore?

The median household income in Fillmore, CA is $85,255 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Fillmore, CA?

Fillmore has an average high temperature of 68.0°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Fillmore, CA affordable or expensive?

Fillmore's cost of living index is 114, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fillmore is 14% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $508,500 and the median rent is $1,869 per month.

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

Fillmore has a violent crime rate of 189.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 665.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fillmore, CA a Good Place to Live?

Fillmore is a small city of 16,455 in California, with a median household income of $85,255 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 114 (US average = 100), which is 14% above the national average.

Strengths: Fillmore stands out for lower-than-average crime.

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

All Fillmore 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: 113.5

Fillmore's overall cost of living index is 113.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fillmore costs roughly 14% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fillmore, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$508,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,869	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,255	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fillmore's violent crime rate is 189.4 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

189.4 /100k

Property Crime

665.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fillmore is served primarily by Fillmore Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fillmore, CA	National Avg
School District	Fillmore Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fillmore sees average highs of 68.0°F in January and 78.0°F in July, with 17.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fillmore, CA
Average High — January	68.0°F
Average High — July	78.0°F
Annual Precipitation	17.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fillmore, CA	National Avg
Population	16,455	—
Median Age	35.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.0%	22.2%
65 and over	12.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Fillmore

Fillmore, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93015

Fillmore vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fillmore, CA affordable or expensive?

Fillmore's cost of living index is 114, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fillmore roughly 14% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $508,500 and median rent is $1,869/month.

What is the crime rate in Fillmore, CA?

Fillmore's violent crime rate is 189.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 665.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fillmore?

Public schools in Fillmore are operated by Fillmore Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 16.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fillmore, CA a good place to live?

Fillmore, CA has a population of 16,455, a median household income of $85,255, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Fillmore?

Fillmore averages 68.0°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fillmore?

Fillmore, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93015.

What is the population of Fillmore?

The population of Fillmore, California is 16,455 with a median age of 35.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fillmore?

Key numbers for living in Fillmore: cost of living index 114 (100 = US average), median home $508,500, median household income $85,255, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fillmore side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.