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Renter's guide to Fullerton, CA

Among the many cities and suburbs surrounding Los Angeles is the fine community of Fullerton, California. Conveniently situated in Orange County and covering 22 sq. miles, this is a fitting place for folks who want to live a west coast lifestyle while being close enough to the major city of LA, as well as other exceptional amenities.

This is also a suitable location for people seeking sunshine, since there are many sunny days throughout the year. Though the temperature changes slightly with the seasons, it never gets too hot or cold here. During the summer months, the barometer typically stays between 70° and 80°F and during the winter, temperatures rarely go below 50°. In fact, the annual average here is 65°, which is on the cooler side for California.

Furthermore, Fullerton is less than 25 miles away from LA, and the bordering city to the south of here is Anaheim. San Bernardino is about an hour drive and the coast is clearly closer, with Long Beach being just about 20 miles west. Also, it isn't too far from some other well-known U.S. cities. For instance, San Diego is around 90 miles south and Las Vegas is a 4-hour drive eastward.

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Things to do in Fullerton, CA

Fullerton has a vibrant downtown area, which has gone through revitalization in recent years. Featuring a variety of bars/pubs, restaurants, and shops, this city does a pretty good job of catering to people with all kinds of tastes. And for all sorts of live entertainment, there is the Clayes Performing Arts Center and Maverick Theatre.

Plus, with over 50 parks to enjoy, this is an excellent home for outdoor enthusiasts. In fact, the Fullerton Arboretum is somewhat famous and features 26 acres of unusual plants with sculpted gardens. Another likable outdoor park is Laguna Lake, which contains several trails fit for hiking, walking, running, cycling, or horseback riding.

Fullerton, CA employment & economy

There are plenty of job opportunities in Fullerton and the surrounding area. Moreover, most residents are active in the workforce and the city has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is below the U.S. average. Among some of the better paying industries are mining, quarrying, and oil & gas extraction. Yet, as with any thriving city, you'll find many areas of employment in Fullerton.

Also, seeing as though this is partly a college town, a high percentage of people around here are employed in education. Some of the other major industries around here include healthcare, social services, transportation, manufacturing, and construction. Plus, a good number of people work in retail trade or food services.

Education in Fullerton, CA

There are several public schools in Fullerton for students of every grade level to attend. Moreover, you will find a total of 26 schools, so no matter where you reside within the city, an education will likely be well within reach. And for private schools in Fullerton, there are a few, but of course more can be found around the region.

For residents seeking adult education in Fullerton, there are several options in the area as well. More precisely, the main colleges here are California State University and Hope International University. Also, the city is home to the oldest community college in the entire state, Fullerton College. On top of that, there are additional higher education institutions located in neighboring cities/suburbs.