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Crime in Fountain Valley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fountain Valley. Key points include:
There were 1,079 total crimes in Fountain Valley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fountain Valley is 1,962.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fountain Valley is 178.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fountain Valley is 1,784.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fountain Valley is -7.39% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Fountain Valley Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fountain Valley / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,079 | 1,962.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 98 | 178.3 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 34 | 61.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 55 | 100.0 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 981 | 1,784.4 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 151 | 274.7 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 735 | 1,337.0 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 95 | 172.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fountain Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fountain Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fountain Valley is 188 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fountain Valley is 1.9x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fountain Valley is $1,394,237.
The median income in Fountain Valley is $115,237.
Fountain Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fountain Valley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fountain Valley | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 363 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 116 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fountain Valley, CA Weather
The average high in Fountain Valley is 74.4° and the average low is 54.4°.
There are 22.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fountain Valley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fountain Valley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fountain Valley
The current population in Fountain Valley is 56,258. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56,258 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 56,358 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 56,754 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 57,139 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 56,118 | 0.2% |
| 2019 | 56,026 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 56,372 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 56,640 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 56,670 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 56,696 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 56,440 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 55,911 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 55,595 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 55,209 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 54,961 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fountain Valley
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Fountain Valley is:
37.6% White with 21,162 White residents.
1.6% African American with 875 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 60 American Indian residents.
36.7% Asian with 20,654 Asian residents.
1.1% Hawaiian with 592 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 448 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 2,767 Two Or More residents.
17.2% Hispanic with 9,700 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fountain Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 36.7% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fountain Valley
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Fountain Valley is 49.9% female with 28,049 female residents.
Fountain Valley is 50.1% male with 28,208 male residents.
| Gender | Fountain Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fountain Valley for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed 9-12th grade.
17.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Fountain Valley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fountain Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fountain Valley, California
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4.7% of households in Fountain Valley earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Fountain Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Fountain Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Fountain Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.7% of households in Fountain Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.3% of households in Fountain Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Fountain Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Fountain Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.1% of households in Fountain Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.9% of households in Fountain Valley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fountain Valley | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.7% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.9% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
