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Fontana, California: crime rate and local statistics
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Fontana, 44% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $102,821 and the median home value is $586,800. Population: about 214,169 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Fontana?
Fontana's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, based on 536 offenses reported to the FBI. It stands at 44% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 11 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,482 (11.2 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2021, when 171 were reported, the count is up 213%.
| Offense (2025) | Fontana count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 536 | 2.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 11 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 59 | 0.27 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 102 | 0.46 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 364 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,482 | 11.2 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 251 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,741 | 7.9 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 490 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Fontana changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 171 | 839 | 0 |
| 2022 | 614 | 2,745 | 4 |
| 2023 | 605 | 2,935 | 8 |
| 2024 | 593 | 2,656 | 3 |
| 2025 | 536 | 2,482 | 11 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Fontana Police Department's own reports.
How does Fontana compare with California?
Fontana's median household earns $102,821 a year, close to the state figure ($99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $586,800, and half of renters pay more than $1,839 a month. About 214,169 people live on 43 square miles of land, roughly 4,948 per square mile. The city lies in San Bernardino County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Fontana | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 214,169 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $102,821 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $586,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,839 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.8 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Fontana?
Fontana has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The tallest is Jurupa Basin (29 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Bernardino County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Fontana?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Fontana city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Fontana?
Inside the city limits there are 50 public schools (2024-25) and 7 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: California Citrus State Historic Park, Chino Hills State Park and Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Fontana
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Fontana city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). It is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Fontana Jewelry & Loan (Fontana).
Liquor stores
26 liquor stores are on the map inside the Fontana city limits: 3 Boys Liquor #2 (Fontana), 3 Boys Liquor Market #3 (Fontana), 5 Boys Liquor #2 INC (Fontana), A & J Liquor Mart (Fontana), Acevedo Liquor (Fontana), Alder Liquor (Fontana), Arrow Liquor (Fontana), B&B Market 8 Liquor (Fontana) and 18 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Fontana city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Fontana?
In 2025, Fontana had 2.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (536 reported), 44% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 11.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Fontana?
$102,821 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Fontana?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $586,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Fontana?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, San Bernardino County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Rialto, CA (4 mi) · Rancho Cucamonga, CA (6 mi) · Jurupa Valley, CA (7 mi) · Colton, CA (9 mi) · Ontario, CA (10 mi) · San Bernardino, CA (10 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Bernardino County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Fontana city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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