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Fountain Valley, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, Fountain Valley had 1.8 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 59% lower than the California rate (4.3). Median household income is $115,237 and the median home value is $1,072,300. About 56,258 people live in Fountain Valley.
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 Fountain Valley?
In 2025 the Fountain Valley Police Department reported 99 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 1.8 per 1,000 people. It stands at 59% lower than the California rate (4.3); the U.S. figure is 3.3. Property crime came to 881 offenses (15.8 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes rose 16% between 2022 and 2025 (85 to 99).
| Offense (2025) | Fountain Valley count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 99 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 13 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 31 | 0.56 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 55 | 0.99 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 881 | 15.8 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 126 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 685 | 12.3 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 70 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Fountain Valley changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 85 | 1,248 | 0 |
| 2023 | 76 | 1,179 | 2 |
| 2024 | 98 | 981 | 0 |
| 2025 | 99 | 881 | 0 |
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 Fountain Valley Police Department's own reports.
How does Fountain Valley compare with California?
Households in Fountain Valley have a median income of $115,237 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,072,300 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,631 a month. About 56,258 people live on 9 square miles of land, roughly 6,202 per square mile. The city lies in Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Fountain Valley | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,258 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $115,237 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,072,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,631 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 46.4% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 44.4 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Fountain Valley?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively 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 Fountain Valley?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley?
Federal school lists place 15 public and 2 private schools within Fountain Valley. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Corona del Mar State Beach, Crystal Cove State Park and Huntington State Beach.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Fountain Valley
Gun shops
2 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Fountain Valley city limits (1 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 1 more licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Turners Outdoorsman (Fountain Valley).
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map inside the Fountain Valley city limits: American Liquor (Fountain Valley), Golden Bottle Liquor (Fountain Valley), Jack's Liquor (Fountain Valley), Jack's Liquor II (Fountain Valley), Lavish Lifestyle Liquor (Fountain Valley), Mina & Joseph Liquor (Fountain Valley), On The Way Liquor Or Convenience Store (Fountain Valley), Pch Wine & Spirits (Fountain Valley) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Fountain Valley city limits on the map.
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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 Fountain Valley?
In 2025, Fountain Valley had 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (99 reported), 59% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 15.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Fountain Valley?
$115,237 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Fountain Valley?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,072,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Fountain Valley?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Huntington Beach, CA (3 mi) · Westminster, CA (4 mi) · Costa Mesa, CA (4 mi) · Santa Ana, CA (4 mi) · Garden Grove, CA (5 mi) · Orange, CA (7 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Orange 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 Fountain Valley 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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