At a Glance
Median Income
$50,625
$18,383 per capita
Home Value
$116,600
Zillow: $360,839
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
71.2% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
37.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.3% 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+
2.7 / 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 $50,625 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,383. The unemployment rate stands at 18.3% (408% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 966 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fontana is $116,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,839. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
4.7% of adults in Fontana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
71.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fontana has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age16.9 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$50,625
Per Capita$18,383
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty37.2%
County GDP$1,433M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,031
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,600
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$360,839
Housing Units105
Rent Burden26.1%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation895 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+71.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fontana was built in 1991.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.