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Fort Bragg, CA

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A vibrant arts community in a picturesque coastal environment

Scenic Affordable Artistic Beach Walkable Restaurants

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.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Bragg, CA is $1,072 for one bedroom, $1,202 for two bedrooms, and $1,556 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Bragg has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Dana Gray Elementary

Public

Grades 3-5

365 Students

3
out of 10

Redwood Elementary

Public

Grades K-3

353 Students

Rating Unavailable

Fort Bragg Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

392 Students

3
out of 10

Fort Bragg High

Public

Grades 9-12

524 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

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Parks and Recreation

  • Skunk Train
  • Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
  • Jug Handle State Reserve
  • Jug Handle Creek Farm
  • MacKerricher State Park

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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 2025.