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Fontana, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Fontana.

Population: 239,054 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fontana, CA is $622,779 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $635,833 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,114/month. 57 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$622,779

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$622,779
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.5%
5-year appreciation
+19.9%
10-year appreciation
+85.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$640,596
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$635,833
Median list price
$627,630
Median price per sqft
$379
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
334
For-sale inventory
358
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
336
1-year forecast
+1.3%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
122

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,114/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,605/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,705/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,103/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,771/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,336/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
57
Elementary schools
39
Middle schools
8
High schools
9
Charter schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District, Fontana Unified, Entrepreneur High Fontana District
Schools include
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon, Cypress Elementary, Fontana High, Fontana Middle, Live Oak Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · landslide: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Stringfellow (2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
13.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
77
Days with Good air quality
46
Days with Moderate air quality
209
Days with Unhealthy air quality
39
Highest AQI recorded (year)
207

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,373
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
101,480
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
104,441

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (19 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Flabob Airport (RIR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
56
Hospitals include
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SAN GORGONIO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
490
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,936 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
17.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,359
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
710,949
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
6,240

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FontanaState medianUS median
Typical home value$622,779$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$635,833$696,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,114/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,359$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fontana, CA?
$622,779.
What is the median sale price in Fontana, CA?
$635,833.
How long do homes take to sell in Fontana, CA?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Fontana, CA?
Typical rent: $3,114/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fontana, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, wildfire, heat wave.
Is Fontana, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fontana, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fontana, CA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fontana, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Stringfellow, 2 mi.
How many schools serve Fontana, CA?
57 schools (39 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fontana, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fontana, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 77. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fontana, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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