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Firebaugh, CA


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Firebaugh, California

Firebaugh, California is 30 miles S of Merced, California (center to center) and 38 miles W of Fresno, California. It is in Fresno county. The city is part of the Fresno metro area. The population of Firebaugh is 5,743.

The People and Families of Firebaugh

In Firebaugh, about 54% of adults are married. Firebaugh, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Firebaugh.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Firebaugh had a median family income of $33,018.

Political Inclinations

Among Firebaugh political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $7,100. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Firebaugh Housing

Of the housing in Firebaugh, approximately 59% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Firebaugh are lower than most places in California. Property taxes in the city are low by California standards.

Commuting

In Firebaugh, 92% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Firebaugh than most cities its size.

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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