Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Ridgetop Cafe & Coffee Barn
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Fortuna Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Beverage Plus Foods
Alcohol
Unknown Name
Bar
Fitness (1) F
Gene Lucas Community Center
Community Centre
Body Works Fitness Club
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Ray's Food Place
Grocery Store
Parks (5) C-
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Newburg Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rohner Park
Park
Shops (14) D-
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Great Goods
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Furniture
Unknown Name
Beauty
Blades Barber Studio
Hairdresser
glowMoore Skin Studio & Shop
Beauty
Bartow's Jewelers
Fashion
Marian's Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Furniture
Fernbridge Market
Convenience Store
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Fortuna.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations B+
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.1% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fortuna is 119/100 - which is 15% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime C

Fortuna crime rates are 2,011 per 100k, which is 29% lower than California
Property Crime
1,683 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
328 crimes per 100k C
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employment D

The median income in Fortuna is $46,025 - which is 28% lower than California.
Med. Household Income
$46,025 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Redwood Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Fortuna Cal Fire Station
Fire Station
Open Door Community Health Center
Clinic
Fortuna Police Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C

Fortuna home prices are $280,200 - which is 32% lower than California
Home Price
$280,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
6.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C-

The Fortuna graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
37% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Elementary Schools (8) C-
South Fortuna Elementary
New Life Christian School/Great Beginnings Prescho
Fortuna Junior Academy
Norman G. Ambrosini Elementary
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Redwood Preparatory Charter
Fortuna Middle
Toddy Thomas Elementary
Hydesville Elementary
High Schools (4) A+
Eel River Community
New Life Christian School/Great Beginnings Prescho
East High (Continuation)
Fortuna Union High
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ratings C-

Fortuna has an overall rating of 62% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes C+
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How to Have the Best Vacation in Fortuna, CA 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Fortuna has several unique attractions that you and your family can take advantage of for a fun and memorable vacation.

If you want to visit a museum that features the beautiful rocks and stones in nature, check out Chapman's Gem & Mineral Shop & Museum. Loleta Cheese Factory ...Read More is another one-of-a-kind attraction in Fortuna, and you'll leave with some delicious souvenirs. For a unique place to enjoy food and beverages, pay a visit to Clendenen's Cider Works has delicious offerings that will make your time in the city a little more worthwhile.

To enjoy more time outdoors, visit Fortuna Dog Park, which is great if you've brought your furry friends on vacation with you. If you and your family want to go horseback riding while you're on vacation, visit Korobi Stables for riding lessons and a chance to see the natural beauty of the city on horseback. The Victorian Village of Ferndale is another point of interest that offers a variety of shops and eateries make Fortuna stand out. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fortuna? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Newburg Park
      Unknown Name
      Rohner Park

      Entertainment

      Fortuna Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Papa Murphy's
      McDonald's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Beverage Plus Foods
      Unknown Name

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Fortuna? Of all people who commute, 2.1% take public transportation in Fortuna.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fortuna? The cost of living in Fortuna is 119/100 - which is 15% lower than California.
      Fortuna
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fortuna? Fortuna crime rates are 2,011, which are 29% lower than California
      Total Crime
      2,011 per 100k people

      13% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      13% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -41%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Fortuna? The median income in Fortuna is $46,025 which is 28% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $46,02517% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,56914% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Fortuna a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Redwood Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Fortuna home prices? Fortuna home prices are $280,200 - which is 32% lower than California
      Median home value
      $280,20052% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9253% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      56%

      12% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Fortuna have good schools? The Fortuna graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      37%

      24% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      27% higher than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Fortuna a good place to live? Fortuna has an overall rating of 62% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      62%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      66%

      3 total surveys

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