salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,320 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 217 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fillmore?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fillmore
| Size | Fillmore | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,158 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,390 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,806 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,250 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,918 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fillmore overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fillmore, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fillmore
Life in Fillmore
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fillmore?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,198 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $602,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,250 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fillmore, CA?
Renting in Fillmore costs a median of about $1,983 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Fillmore?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,320 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fillmore cheap or expensive?
Fillmore is rated OK: rent takes 23.7% of the typical household income of $100,226. It ranks 217th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fillmore?
The median homeowner in Fillmore pays $3,394 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Fillmore more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fillmore?
The median home value in Fillmore is $602,500, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.
16,816 people live in Fillmore. Numbers are typical (middle) values.