Living in Fontana, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fontana · Census data 2020–2024
Fontana has 214,169 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $102,821 (4% higher than the California median), the median home value is $586,800, the median rent is $1,839/month.
Fontana at a glance
- Population
- 214,169
- Median age
- 33.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $102,821State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $586,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,839/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Fontana a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Fontana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fontana the median home value is $586,800, 76% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,839 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,608 a month in housing costs.
Fontana median household income
The median household income in Fontana is $102,821 and the income per person is $33,149. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fontana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 59,522
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 3.66
Fontana demographics
- Population
- 214,169
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 58,362
- Foreign-born
- 28.3%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fontana ›
Education in Fontana
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Fontana have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fontana
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Fontana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontana | 214,169 | $102,821 | $586,800 | $1,839 |
| Rialto | 104,143 | $88,857 | $487,900 | $1,759 |
| Bloomington | 25,698 | $81,640 | $469,200 | $1,609 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 175,411 | $111,895 | $740,200 | $2,357 |
| Muscoy | 12,025 | $71,458 | $422,600 | $1,747 |
| Jurupa Valley | 107,011 | $97,550 | $574,600 | $1,741 |
| Colton | 53,772 | $71,208 | $443,800 | $1,661 |
| Ontario | 180,547 | $88,941 | $607,600 | $2,030 |
| San Bernardino | 222,724 | $67,415 | $422,300 | $1,508 |
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What is the median household income in Fontana, CA?
The median household income in Fontana is $102,821, 4% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fontana?
The median home value in Fontana is $586,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fontana?
The median gross rent in Fontana is $1,839 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Fontana, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the California median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Fontana?
The median age in Fontana is 33.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fontana?
The average commute to work in Fontana is 33 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fontana?
The unemployment rate in Fontana is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fontana?
21.4% of adults in Fontana have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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