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Fountain Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
Fountain Valley, CA
At a Glance
How Fountain Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fountain Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fountain Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fountain Valley residents earn a median household income of $111,797 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,238. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% 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 Fountain Valley is $1,018,600 , 261% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,357,637. Median rent is $2,507/month, with 38.8% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Fountain Valley reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,082/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
44.9% of adults in Fountain Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fountain Valley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.