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About Fort Bragg
City in California, United StatesFort Bragg is a city along the North Coast of California in Mendocino County. The city is 24 miles (39 km) west of Willits, at an elevation of 85 feet (26 m). Its population was 6,983 at the 2020 census. Fort Bragg is a tourist destination because of its views of the Pacific Ocean. Among its points of interest are Glass Beach and the California Western Railroad (popularly known as the "Skunk Train"). A California Historical Landmark, Fort Bragg was founded in 1857 prior to the American Civil War as a military garrison rather than a fortification. It was named after army officer Braxton Bragg, who at the time had served the U.S. in the Mexican–American War (and would later serve in the Confe…
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Housing in Fort Bragg
The typical Fort Bragg home is worth about $567,000, up 2% in a year, 26% below the California typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Fort Bragg
Safety Grade D
Fort Bragg reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 92% report less.
Work & commute in Fort Bragg
Full picture →45% of Fort Bragg’s working residents work right in town. The top destinations are Mendocino (8%), Ukiah (3%) and Santa Rosa (2%). Half commute less than 2 miles.
Health in Fort Bragg
Health Grade C
Healthier than 31% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 54% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with California
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Fort Bragg
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Fort Bragg
Full climate →Fort Bragg has warm winters and cool summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 64°, a January night drops to 43°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Schools in Fort Bragg
All Fort Bragg schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Fort Bragg’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 54% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within CA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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