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Fountain Valley

California · 55,508 residents (2025 est.) · 9.071 sq mi
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#219Most expensive homesof 6,786$1,072,300
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Fountain Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,072,300. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 106%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,258
+2%since 2000
from 54,978 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,202 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 6,061 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+17%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:55,508 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
53K54K55K56K57K1990201020202024Fountain Valley
202456K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,237
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,734 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,652
+83%since 2000
from $26,521 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+5%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,072,300
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $285,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,631
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,058 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.3
+127%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(32,144)
Black1.1%(584)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(5,870)
Asian25.6%(14,100)
Other0%
Diversity Score68%(37,373)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.6%(21,162)
Black1.6%(875)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(9,700)
Asian36.7%(20,654)
Other6.9%(3,867)
Diversity Score86.1%(48,454)
Diversity Score
86
+27%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−86.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2017
from 89.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 59.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 8.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fountain Valley, California?

Fountain Valley, California has about 56,258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fountain Valley, California?

The typical household in Fountain Valley, California earns about $115,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fountain Valley, California expensive?

In Fountain Valley, California, the median home is worth about $1,072,300, and the typical rent is about $2,631 a month.

How educated are people in Fountain Valley, California?

About 46.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fountain Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fountain Valley, California?

About 8.0% of people in Fountain Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fountain Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Fountain Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,567 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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