Fontana, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Fontana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 217,839 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5032.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 30.8 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 56,799 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fontana grew by 15.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 211,725 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fontana has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Fontana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,297 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.05% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fontana is about 1% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Fontana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $597,278 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,724 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.3% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fontana is about 28.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,724 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fontana spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 221 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fontana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.5 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 221 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,847 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 12.4% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 51,645 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,893 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fontana is 27 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Fontana has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Fontana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.72 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Fontana has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Fontana | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fontana, California.
What is the population of Fontana, California?
The population of Fontana, California is 217,839, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fontana, California?
The population density of Fontana, California is 5032.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fontana, California?
The median household income in Fontana, California is $97,297, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fontana, California?
The median home price in Fontana, California is $597,278, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fontana, California?
The unemployment rate in Fontana, California is 6.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.