At a Glance
Median Income
$98,187
$31,888 per capita
Home Value
$558,500
Zillow: $633,683
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
1,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
11.4% smoking rate
How Fontana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fontana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fontana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fontana residents earn a median household income of $98,187 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,888. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fontana is $558,500 , 98% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $633,683. Median rent is $1,733/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Fontana reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,226/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Fontana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fontana has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population211,921
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density4,895/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born28.3%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$98,187
Per Capita$31,888
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$558,500
Rent$1,733
Ownership67.2%
Zillow$633,683
Housing Units57,046
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property1,226/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary147/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,309 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations34
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Fontana was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
28.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.