Fountain Valley, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
56,358 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
44.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,797 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,018,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$810 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
3
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Orange County
4
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 57
Feb 3 0 58
Mar 2 0 59
Apr 1 0 62
May 0 0 65
Jun 0 0 69
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 74
Sep 0 0 72
Oct 1 0 68
Nov 1 0 61
Dec 2 0 56

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 45, CA State Senate District 36, CA Assembly District 70, CA
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Schools

Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Valley Vista High (Continuation)
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Coastline Community College
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Modern Technology School
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Huntington Beach Hospital
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

John Wayne Airport-Orange County
5 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
14 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Los Angeles International Airport
31 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Ontario International Airport
31 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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