Living in Fountain Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fountain Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Fountain Valley has 56,258 residents with a median age of 44.4. The median household income is $115,237 (16% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,072,300, the median rent is $2,631/month.
Fountain Valley at a glance
- Population
- 56,258
- Median age
- 44.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $115,237State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,072,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,631/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fountain Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June–July and September–October.
Cost of living in Fountain Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fountain Valley the median home value is $1,072,300, 222% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,631 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,197 a month in housing costs.
Fountain Valley median household income
The median household income in Fountain Valley is $115,237 and the income per person is $48,652. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Fountain Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,227
- Owner-occupied
- 64.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.2%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.97
Fountain Valley demographics
- Population
- 56,258
- Median age
- 44.4
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 18,778
- Foreign-born
- 32.9%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fountain Valley ›
Education in Fountain Valley
46.4% of adults 25 and older in Fountain Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fountain Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Fountain Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley | 56,258 | $115,237 | $1,072,300 | $2,631 |
| Midway City | 7,999 | $66,635 | $788,600 | $1,611 |
| Huntington Beach | 195,240 | $120,919 | $1,100,000 | $2,510 |
| Westminster | 89,860 | $85,541 | $858,300 | $2,168 |
| Costa Mesa | 110,330 | $111,505 | $1,115,100 | $2,446 |
| Santa Ana | 312,534 | $93,999 | $713,000 | $2,082 |
| Garden Grove | 170,964 | $92,174 | $814,100 | $2,012 |
| Stanton | 39,402 | $84,707 | $579,300 | $1,997 |
| Orange | 138,266 | $117,113 | $945,800 | $2,327 |
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What is the median household income in Fountain Valley, CA?
The median household income in Fountain Valley is $115,237, 16% 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 Fountain Valley?
The median home value in Fountain Valley is $1,072,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Fountain Valley?
The median gross rent in Fountain Valley is $2,631 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Fountain Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the California median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Fountain Valley?
The median age in Fountain Valley is 44.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Fountain Valley?
The average commute to work in Fountain Valley is 26 minutes; 16.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fountain Valley?
The unemployment rate in Fountain Valley is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fountain Valley?
46.4% of adults in Fountain Valley 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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