Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
26%
Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,076
Population
7,423
Renter Mix
56% Rent
A vibrant arts community in a picturesque coastal environment
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Situated along US-1 on the edge of the Pacific Ocean, Fort Bragg provides a scenic backdrop for a town that places emphasis on its people. The city has been a haven for writers and artists, and was once a hub of the fishing industry. Today, the Mendocino County town is famous for its attractions like Glass Beach and MacKerricher State Park.
Soak up the salty air and amazing views along Fort Bragg’s Main St. There’s pizzerias, delis, sushi, and more not far from the ocean. The city’s thriving arts community is exhibited by the number of galleries dotted around the landscape, some of which make pieces out of the treasures pulled from Glass Beach.
Fort Bragg has remained relatively affordable despite its prime real estate location. The market lends itself to single-family homes, but there are apartments to be found, some in historic buildings like the old North Harbor Trading Co.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,522
Average: $65,895
Education
1,713
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,006
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fort Bragg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Bragg, CA is $1,076 for one bedroom, $1,496 for two bedrooms, and $1,828 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Bragg has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,076/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Bragg, CA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
81 Students
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades K-5
342 Students
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades K-5
343 Students
Public
Grades K-8
81 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
376 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
376 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
569 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
569 Students
Noyo High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
27 Students
Lighthouse Community Day School
Public
Grades 9-12
7 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Skunk Train
- Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
- Jug Handle State Reserve
- Jug Handle Creek Farm
- MacKerricher State Park
Top Apartments in Fort Bragg
Methodology
† 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.