What are the schools like in Fontana, CA?

Fontana is served primarily by Fontana Unified. The district operates 30 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.7:1.

What is the median household income in Fontana?

The median household income in Fontana, CA is $93,230 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Fontana, CA?

Fontana has an average high temperature of 67.7°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches.

Fontana, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fontana, CA affordable or expensive?

Fontana's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fontana is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $506,600 and the median rent is $1,616 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fontana, CA?

Fontana has a violent crime rate of 270.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1216.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fontana, CA a Good Place to Live?

Fontana is a mid-sized city of 209,279 in California, with a median household income of $93,230 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Fontana stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fontana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fontana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.9

Fontana's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fontana costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fontana, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$506,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,616	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$93,230	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fontana's violent crime rate is 270.2 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

270.2 /100k

Property Crime

1216.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fontana is served primarily by Fontana Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fontana, CA	National Avg
School District	Fontana Unified	—
Elementary Schools	30	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fontana sees average highs of 67.7°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 17.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Fontana, CA
Average High — January	67.7°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	17.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Fontana, CA	National Avg
Population	209,279	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	26.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	54.1%	18.9%
Asian	7.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rialto, CA 4 mi Bloomington, CA 5 mi Rancho Cucamonga, CA 6 mi Muscoy, CA 7 mi Jurupa Valley, CA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Fontana

Fontana, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes:

92336 92337 92335

Fontana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fontana, CA affordable or expensive?

Fontana's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fontana roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $506,600 and median rent is $1,616/month.

What is the crime rate in Fontana, CA?

Fontana's violent crime rate is 270.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1216.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fontana?

Public schools in Fontana are operated by Fontana Unified. The district has 30 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.7:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fontana, CA a good place to live?

Fontana, CA has a population of 209,279, a median household income of $93,230, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fontana?

Fontana averages 67.7°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fontana?

Fontana, CA is covered by 3 ZIP codes: 92336, 92337, 92335.

What is the population of Fontana?

The population of Fontana, California is 209,279 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fontana?

Key numbers for living in Fontana: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $506,600, median household income $93,230, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fontana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.