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Fort Bragg
  • Town in California

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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Fort Bragg is a town in California with a population of 7,049. Fort Bragg is in Mendocino County. Living in Fort Bragg offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fort Bragg there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fort Bragg and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fort Bragg are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$393,300
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,070
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    61%
  • Own
    39%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    219.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    13.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    54.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    576.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,073.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    164.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    17%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    10%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    7%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    23%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    33%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    14%
    national  11%

Working in Fort Bragg

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$46,174
National
$69,021

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