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Fontana, CA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Fontana.

Population: 239,054 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fontana, CA is $629,068 — down 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $631,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,105/month. 56 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$629,068

Median home value

-0.2%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$629,068
1-year appreciation
-0.2%
3-year appreciation
+6.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.5%
10-year appreciation
+86.8%
All-time peak (2024-12)
$647,377
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$631,000
Median list price
$639,650
Median price per sqft
$384
1-year sale-price change
-1.3%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
89
For-sale inventory
355
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
81
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
128

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

Rents

Typical rent
$3,105/mo
1-year rent change
+5.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,495/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,869/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,029/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,495/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
56
Elementary schools
38
Middle schools
8
High schools
9
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon District, Entrepreneur High Fontana District, Fontana Unified
Schools include
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon, Entrepreneur High Fontana, Cypress Elementary, Fontana High, Fontana Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (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
8.3 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)
71
Days with Good air quality
50
Days with Moderate air quality
197
Days with Unhealthy air quality
44
Highest AQI recorded (year)
214

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
3
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (19 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Flabob Airport (RIR) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL FONTANA/ONTARIO, RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF SAN BERNARDINO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.7 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,936 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
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
708,641
Average weekly wage
$1,077
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,574

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

How it compares

FontanaState medianUS median
Median home value$629,068$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$631,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,105/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Fontana, CA?
$629,068.
What is the median sale price in Fontana, CA?
$631,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Fontana, CA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Fontana, CA?
Typical rent: $3,105/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fontana, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, landslide, wildfire, heatWave.
Is Fontana, CA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
56 schools (38 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fontana, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fontana, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 71. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fontana, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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