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How to Have the Best Vacation in Fortuna, CA User Rating 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

      Newburg Park
      Rohner Park

      Entertainment

      Fortuna Theatre

      Food & Drink

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

      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 1,334, which are 53% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,334 per 100k people

      41% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 75

      41% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -34%

      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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