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Fallbrook, CA

Fallbrook is a census-designated place in northern San Diego County, California. Fallbrook had a population of 32,267 at the 2020 census. Fallbrook is immediately east of the U.S. Marine Corps Camp Pendleton. Fallbrook is known for its avocado groves and calls itself the "Avocado Capital of the World".

The Fallbrook Community Planning Area is approximately 44 square miles (110 km2). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 17.6 square miles (46 km2). 17.5 square miles (45 km2) of it is land and 0.03 square miles (0.078 km2) of it (0.19%) is water.

Native evergreen oak trees are common in the Fallbrook area, and in places form continuous woods (e.g. Live Oak Park area). Chaparral brushland is the other common vegetation type in the area. Avocados and Eucalyptus are the most commonly introduced tree species in the area.

The community of Fallbrook was first settled by the Payomkawichum people, later called Luiseños by the Spanish missionaries who were present in the area in the late 1700s. Large village sites and oak groves were established by the Luiseños. One site in particular became the area known today as Live Oak County Park.

The first permanent recorded settlement was during the Mexican period in 1846 when Ysidro Alvarado was granted Rancho Monserate by then governor of Mexican California, Pio Pico, who was residing to the west of Fallbrook where Camp Pendleton is currently located. Alvarado and Pico were second-generation Californians and San Diegans and were citizens of Mexico and the United States.

Fallbrook emphasizes health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Fallbrook Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Anytime Fitness, Club Paradise Fitness, and Kaia FIT. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Fallbrook, such as the Los Jilgueros Preserve and the Monserate Mountain Preserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Fallbrook, CA are Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve, Live Oak County Park, and Fallbrook Art Center.

Population: 30,534 (2010). ZIP Code: 92028, 92088. Area code: 760. Elevation: 682 ft. Area: 17.6 square miles (46 km2).

FAQs

Is Fallbrook, CA a good place to live?

Living in Fallbrook offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fallbrook, there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fallbrook and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Fallbrook are above average.

Is Fallbrook, CA expensive to live in?

Fallbrook is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro metro area, which is ranked 10 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Fallbrook is estimated to be 142.5% of the national average making it one of the more expensive cities in the US. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services. 

What is the crime rate in Fallbrook, CA?

The crime rate in Fallbrook is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 14 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Fallbrook is 1 in 71. Based on FBI crime data, Fallbrook is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Fallbrook has a crime rate that is higher than 35% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia

County of San Diego

Fallbrook’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Anytime Fitness

Club Paradise Fitness 

Kaia FIT

Los Jilgueros Preserve 

Monserate Mountain Preserve

Santa Margarita River Trail Preserve

Live Oak County Park

Fallbrook Art Center

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Zero Down

Neighborhoodscout

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