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Firebaugh, CA


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Firebaugh, California

Introduction to Firebaugh, California

Firebaugh, California is 30 miles S of Merced, California and 38 miles W of href="http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/california/fresno">Fresno, California. It is in Fresno County. The city is part of the Fresno metro area. The population of Firebaugh is 5,743.

Firebaugh History

Firebaugh was incorporated in 1914. The city was named after a renowned local entrepreneur, Andrew D. Firebaugh. Ferries were the major mode of transportation in Firebaugh before bridges, roads and railway tracks were constructed, and the San Joaquin River played a key role in the development of the area. Andrew Firebaugh built a toll road from Bell Station to Pacheco Pass, improving transportation in the area. The toll road went along a route parallel to the current State Route 152.

Firebaugh and nearby Attractions

  • Castle Air Museum
  • George J. Hatfield State Park
  • Fresno Art Museum
  • Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge
  • San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Firebaugh

The Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge, the Volta State Wildlife Area and the Merced National Wildlife Refuge are all accessible from Firebaugh. The San Luis Reservoir State Recreation Area, located in San Joaquin Valley, offers opportunities for fishing, boating, camping and board sailing.

Firebaugh Transportation

Fresno Yosemite International is the nearest major airport.

Firebaugh Higher Education

Merced College, West Hills Community College and California State University-Stanislaus are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Firebaugh Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Firebaugh Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 18%Firebaugh Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Firebaugh, CA

Comparing Firebaugh 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity84
Senior Citizens12
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times58
Walking and Biking to Work41
Working at Home21
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Affordability of Rents69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone11

Crime

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

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