Fountain Valley, 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 | Fountain Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 55,666 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6128.0 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.15% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 18,925 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Fountain Valley grew by 2.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 56,798 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Fountain Valley has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Fountain Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $112,773 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.65% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Fountain Valley is about 17% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Fountain Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $641,328 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,460 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Fountain Valley is about 21.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,460 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Fountain Valley spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 192 hours, about 8.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Fountain Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.1 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 192 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,953 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 38,596 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,194 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Fountain Valley is 23 minutes, shorter 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
Fountain Valley has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Fountain Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.97 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Fountain Valley has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Fountain Valley | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.4 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fountain Valley, California.
What is the population of Fountain Valley, California?
The population of Fountain Valley, California is 55,666, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Fountain Valley, California?
The population density of Fountain Valley, California is 6128.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Fountain Valley, California?
The median household income in Fountain Valley, California is $112,773, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Fountain Valley, California?
The median home price in Fountain Valley, California is $641,328, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Fountain Valley, California?
The unemployment rate in Fountain Valley, California is 6.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.