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City in California, United States

Fountain Valley

$1.3MMedian Home
349Days with 5+ hrs sun
71°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation57kCenter elevation33 ft
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Fountain Valley is a suburban city in Orange County, California. The population was 57,047 in the 2020 census.Wikipedia

Temperatures stay relatively steady year-round. Most rain falls in winter. Month-to-month temperature changes stay relatively modest. Rain is less frequent but tends to come in heavier bursts. Humidity stays elevated through most of the year.

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Place

Where It Is

Location Context
Fountain Valley, California
Latitude33.71°
Longitude-117.95°
Population57k
Center elevation33 ft

State Context

CaliforniaU.S. state

California is a state in the Western United States. It is bordered by Oregon to the north, the Mexican state of Baja California to the south, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. With a population of over 39 million across an area of 163,696 square miles (423,970 km2), it is the most populous U.S. state and the third largest by land area.Wikipedia

Income tax: 1.00% - 14.40%Avg sales tax: 8.85%Property tax: 0.69%Official school data available

About the Region

California

California includes coastal metropolitan areas, the Central Valley, mountain communities, and desert cities. The Bay Area and Los Angeles are major urban examples, but neither represents the full range of places within the state.

Coastal influence, elevation, and inland location can produce very different temperature and rainfall patterns. Housing costs, transport, and access to services vary between cities and neighborhoods. Use the city’s own figures rather than treating statewide conditions as a local forecast or budget.

Outdoors

Nearby Parks & Nature

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People

City Profile

Median Age44 yrs
College Educated44%bachelor's or higher
Work From Home12%of workforce
Poverty Rate7%
Practical

Housing Costs & Income

Housing
$2,826/mo
Median rent
$1.3M
Median home price
Rent burden31% of income
Household Income
$109k
Median annual
Daily life

Livability

Getting AroundMixed mobility
Citywide Walk Score plus available transit and density context

Mixed day-to-day convenience.

Safety Score
80
Walk Score
56
Transit Score
32
School Rating
8.3/10
Internet
Fiber
18%
Cable
97%
address availability
The year

Climate Through the Year

Sunshine
349
days with 5+ hours of sun/year

Annual average of days with more than five hours of sunshine, not necessarily clear skies.

96% of the year
Avg High Temp
71°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
77% warm season / 71% cool season
Comfort Score
96/100
Excellent
Temp Swing
15°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Annual precipitation
14"
inches per year
Annual snowfall
0"
inches per year
Typical Air Quality
55
Moderate · 2024 modeled average
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 76% · Winter 69% · Nov-Aug 62-78%
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Watchouts

Natural Hazard Risk

Flood Risk
minimal
FEMA classification
Poor Air Days
4 days
per year with AQI > 100
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