Median Age
31 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
32%
Over 65
11%
Firebaugh
Firebaugh, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$950
Population
8,766
Renter Mix
50% Rent
Unwind in the jewel of the San Joaquin
Rural
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Riverside
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Diverse
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Agricultural
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Historic
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Remote
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Located about 35 miles northwest of Fresno, the city of Firebaugh once served as ferry crossing town, transporting people across the San Joaquin River during the California Gold Rush. Today, Firebaugh is a small agricultural community completely surrounded by farmland.
Firebaugh’s close-knit community comes together for a broad range of community events. Firebaugh is home to the tranquil Mercey Hot Springs, where guests can retreat from the chaos and stress of modern living in a full-service, eco-friendly resort. The metropolitan amenities of Fresno and the beautiful scenery of the Sierra National Forest are each less than an hour’s drive from Firebaugh. Nearby access to the I-5 and Route 99 as well as the Firebaugh Airport makes getting around from Firebaugh simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,104
Average: $55,709
Education
317
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,261
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Firebaugh, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
3%
Other Education
97%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Firebaugh, CA is $950 for one bedroom, $1,149 for two bedrooms, and $1,818 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Firebaugh has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$950/month
660 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
511 Students
Public
Grades K-5
519 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
503 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
673 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.