What are the schools like in Fowler, CA?

Fowler is served primarily by Fowler Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.1:1.

What is the median household income in Fowler?

The median household income in Fowler, CA is $56,410 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.5%.

What is the weather like in Fowler, CA?

Fowler has an average high temperature of 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Fowler, CA affordable or expensive?

Fowler's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fowler is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $339,700 and the median rent is $1,072 per month.

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

Fowler has a violent crime rate of 509.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1233.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fowler, CA a Good Place to Live?

Fowler is a small town of 6,819 in California, with a median household income of $56,410 and a 8.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Fowler stands out for solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fowler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fowler 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: 104.1

Fowler's overall cost of living index is 104.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fowler costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fowler, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$339,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,072	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,410	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Fowler's violent crime rate is 509.5 per 100,000 residents — 34% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

509.5 /100k

Property Crime

1233.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fowler is served primarily by Fowler Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fowler, CA	National Avg
School District	Fowler Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fowler sees average highs of 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July, with 11.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fowler, CA
Average High — January	61.0°F
Average High — July	101.9°F
Annual Precipitation	11.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fowler, CA	National Avg
Population	6,819	—
Median Age	34.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.2%	18.9%
Asian	14.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Fowler

Fowler, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93625

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fowler, CA affordable or expensive?

Fowler's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fowler roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $339,700 and median rent is $1,072/month.

What is the crime rate in Fowler, CA?

Fowler's violent crime rate is 509.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1233.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fowler?

Public schools in Fowler are operated by Fowler Unified. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.1:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fowler, CA a good place to live?

Fowler, CA has a population of 6,819, a median household income of $56,410, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%. 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 Fowler?

Fowler averages 61.0°F in January and 101.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fowler?

Fowler, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93625.

What is the population of Fowler?

The population of Fowler, California is 6,819 with a median age of 34.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fowler?

Key numbers for living in Fowler: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $339,700, median household income $56,410, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fowler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.