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Fillmore, California

City · Population 17,216 · #316 in California
Fillmore, California

Fillmore is a small city in Ventura County, California, United States, in the Santa Clara River Valley. In an agricultural area with rich, fertile soil, Fillmore has a historic downtown that was established when the Southern Pacific built the railroad through the valley in 1887.

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About Fillmore

Fillmore, CA is a close-knit town located in southeastern California with an estimated population of 17,216.

Officially, Fillmore is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.3 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 5,217 residents per square mile.

What Makes Fillmore Unique

  • One of 6 places in the US named Fillmore — but the California one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 17,216.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Fillmore

  • IHOP — breakfast
  • Genmai Sushi — sushi
  • La Fondita Mexican Resturant/Bakery — mexican
  • Vallarta Restaurant — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Fillmore Historical Society · Museum
  • Fillmore Historical Museum · Museum
  • Fillmore and Western Railway Museum · Museum
  • Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Visitor Center · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fillmore

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Fillmore

  • Fillmore Middle
  • Fillmore Senior High
  • Heritage Valley Independent Study
  • Mountain Vista
  • Rio Vista Elementary
  • San Cayetano Elementary
  • Sespe
  • Sierra High

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)17,216
Rank in state#316 of 482
Land area3.3 sq mi
Density5,217/sq mi
Coordinates34.3990, -118.9175

🗺️ Map of Fillmore