Fullerton is a city located in northern Oranage County, California. It is home to several educational institutions, notably the California State University, Fullerton.

The city of Fullerton is located 28.1 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. The city is a community proud of its heritage and its vision looking forwards towards the future. Unlike many Orange County cities, Fullerton has maintained its historic landmarks which serve to remind the residents of the many changes that have taken place over the years. The preservation of its rich heritage has helped Fullerton, and had remained that very special place it is today.

Among Fullerton's manufactures are aerospace equipment, canned foods, electrical and electronic components, navigation systems, and laboratory instruments. There are also oil wells. The city is the seat of California State Univ. Fullerton and Fullerton College. Muckenthaler Center houses two symphony orchestras, a theater group, and art galleries.

45 City parks, a museum, cultural center, 2 libraries, 2 golf courses and driving range, a tennis center, arboretum, a swimming complex, 2 senior centers, 2 regional parks, a recreational trail system, and approximately 200 acres within the Brea Dam Recreational Area.

Fullerton is home to a vibrant music scene. It was a center for the Orange County hardcore punk music, scene, producing acts such as The Adolescents, Agent Orange, Social Distortion, and Thrice.

Gwen Stefani, lead vocalist of the alternative rock group No Doubt, was a student at CSUF and the group performed there regularly. Other popular groups from the area include The Offspring and Lit. Contributing greatly to Fullerton's musical heritage was the Fender musical instrument company, whose products such as the Stratocaster and Telecaster electric guitars, Precision Bass bass guitar, and Twin Reverb guitar amplifier revolutionized the music business and contributed greatly to the development of rock and roll.

Downtown Fullerton offers a rustic old town atmosphere with a cluster of more than 70 historic buildings, beautiful shade trees, and decorative walkways, providing a comfortable setting to gather with friends, enjoy music, and catch up on the latest news. Downtown is equipped with more than 2,500 "free" public parking spaces to support the over 350,000 square feet of retail and more than 275,000 square feet of office space. Another fountain, recently installed at the Museum Center, entertains and refreshes. And, the downtown is more than just another shopping center - it also serves as a vibrant cultural center with facilities, such as the award-winning Museum Center, the Downtown Plaza, and Plummer Auditorium. It is also home to financial, religious, and governmental institutions, as well as a bustling regional transportation center that serves more than 350,000 passengers every year.

Evidence of this revitalization can be seen in the substantial increase in people using the downtown, attracted by the growing number of restaurants, unique shops and entertainment outlets. In the last year alone, more than 25 businesses, including 10 restaurants, have opened in the downtown.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $585,900

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $584,623; Detached houses: $640,124; Townhouses or other attached units: $450,059; In 2-unit structures: $530,000; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $503,482; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $325,197; Mobile homes: $74,049


Demographics

Population in July 2008: 131,868. Fullerton covers 22.2 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 155 feet above sea level. Area code: 714

Weather

Fullerton, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 85.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 45.20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Fullerton is 11.23 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 2.86 Inches.

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