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Fillmore, California

Introduction to Fillmore, California

Fillmore, California, in Ventura County, is 11 miles NW of Simi Valley, California (center to center) and 45 miles NW of Los Angeles, California. The city is located in the Ventura metropolitan area. Fillmore has a population of 13,643.

Fillmore History

Jerome A. Fillmore who was the General Superintendent of Southern Pacific Railroad founded Fillmore in 1888. In 1889 the area started growing citrus fruits when it planted the first orange grove for commercial interests. The Fillmore Citrus Fruit Association was formed in 1897. The city was incorporated in 1914.

Fillmore and nearby Attractions

  • Elkins Ranch Golf Course
  • Fillmore Fish Hatchery
  • Valley View Plaza
  • Aqua Image
  • Simi Valley Boot Camp

Things To Do In Fillmore

The city of Fillmore has maintained a small town atmosphere about it. This makes it a great place for rest and recreation. There is a golf course which satisfieds the golf enthusiast. One can also visit the Fillmore Fish Hatchery and observe the processes first hand. The area also has some good shopping malls.

Fillmore Transportation

The Burbank/Glendale/Pasadena Airport serves the city.

Fillmore Higher Education

Moorpark College offers facilities for higher education.

High Points

Fillmore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Fillmore Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 14%Fillmore Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Fillmore, CA

Comparing Fillmore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity83
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens35
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use42
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime46

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