Waterfall and gardens at Grand Tradition Estate in Fallbrook, photographed September 25, 2018.

Relocation guide

Moving to Fallbrook

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

32,467

Median age 34.4

Median household income

$87,293

Median rent

$1,675/mo

Median home value

$713,000

Schools

12

2 districts

Summer high / winter low

89° / 46°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 11% above the US median ($87,293).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.66% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in May, June, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 135% more than the US median ($713,000).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Fallbrook?

Fallbrook spans 1 zip code. Median home values range from $781,200 to $781,200 by zip.

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Life in Fallbrook

180925 008 Fallbrook - Grand Tradition Estate, Beverly Mansion and entrance garden, Rosa cvs, Angelonia angustifolia cvs
180925 008 Fallbrook - Grand Tradition Estate, Beverly Mansion and entrance garden, Rosa cvs, Angelonia angustifolia cvscultivar413 · CC BY 2.0
180925 011 Fallbrook - Grand Tradition Estate, Beverly Mansion entrance garden, Magnolia grandiflora, Angelonia angustifolia
180925 011 Fallbrook - Grand Tradition Estate, Beverly Mansion entrance garden, Magnolia grandiflora, Angelonia angustifolia cvs, Lantana camara cvcultivar413 · CC BY 2.0
180925 018 Fallbrook - Grand Tradition Estate, Orchid Bar Garden, Lantana camara cvs, Cuphea sp, Pennisetum setaceum cv
180925 018 Fallbrook - Grand Tradition Estate, Orchid Bar Garden, Lantana camara cvs, Cuphea sp, Pennisetum setaceum cvcultivar413 · CC BY 2.0

See Fallbrook

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

[4K] Fallbrook CA Walk | Rural California, Main Street & Quiet Neighborhoods

Recorded footage by Funky Towns & Hoods. Not live road conditions.

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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT

Trying Dominic’s the Best Sandwich Shop in Fallbrook California

A food Short shared by WhereIsVinnyNow.

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Questions

Is Fallbrook a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 11% above the US median ($87,293). Property taxes are low: about 0.66% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 135% more than the US median ($713,000).

How much do I need to earn to live in Fallbrook?

The median household earns $87,293. Rent at the median ($1,675/month) is about 23% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $67,000 a year.

How many schools are in Fallbrook?

12 public and private schools across 2 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Fallbrook?

Highs average 89°F in August and lows 46°F in December. The most comfortable months are May, June, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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