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Fountain Valley
cityFountain Valley is a suburban city located in Orange County, California, known for its family-friendly environment and convenient access to major attractions. As of 2020, the population was 57,047. The city offers a mix of residential areas, commercial centers, and industrial zones, contributing to a balanced community. Fountain Valley's economy is diverse, with key sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and retail. Several major companies have headquarters or significant operations in the city, such as Hyundai Motor America and Kingston Technology. The city's location provides easy access to employment opportunities throughout Orange County and the broader Southern California region. Fountain Valley is distinguished by its well-planned infrastructure, numerous parks, and community services. The city's name reflects the area's historically high water table and artesian wells. With a commitment to maintaining a high quality of life, Fountain Valley is often referred to as "A Nice Place to Live".
Fountain Valley, California
Overview
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-25380
- Country
- United States
- County
- Orange County
Geography
- Region
- Southern California
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Total Area
- 9.08 sq mi
- Land Area
- 9.07 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.012 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.70861
- Longitude
- -117.95639
- Climate
- Pleasant climate year-round
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 57,047
- Est. Population (2025)
- 54,464
- Median Age
- 44.4
- Median Income
- $115,237
- Poverty Rate
- 8.02%
- Family Households
- 72.3%
- Owner-Occupied
- 64.8%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial makeup of Fountain Valley includes 40.92% White, 36.88% Asian, 5.65% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Governance
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Fountain Valley School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Public Works · Parks & Recreation · Library
U.S. Congress
Padilla, AlexD
U.S. SenatorSchiff, Adam B.D
U.S. RepresentativeHuffman, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 2Kiley, KevinI
U.S. Representative - District 3Thompson, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 4McClintock, TomR
U.S. Representative - District 5Bera, AmiD
U.S. Representative - District 6Matsui, Doris O.D
U.S. Representative - District 7Garamendi, JohnD
U.S. Representative - District 8Harder, JoshD
U.S. Representative - District 9DeSaulnier, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 10Pelosi, NancyD
U.S. Representative - District 11Simon, LateefahD
U.S. Representative - District 12Mullin, KevinD
U.S. Representative - District 15Khanna, RoD
U.S. Representative - District 17Lofgren, ZoeD
U.S. Representative - District 18Panetta, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 19Fong, VinceR
U.S. Representative - District 20Costa, JimD
U.S. Representative - District 21Valadao, David G.R
U.S. Representative - District 22Obernolte, JayR
U.S. Representative - District 23Carbajal, Salud O.D
U.S. Representative - District 24Ruiz, RaulD
U.S. Representative - District 25Brownley, JuliaD
U.S. Representative - District 26Whitesides, GeorgeD
U.S. Representative - District 27Chu, JudyD
U.S. Representative - District 28Rivas, Luz M.D
U.S. Representative - District 29Friedman, LauraD
U.S. Representative - District 30Cisneros, Gilbert RayD
U.S. Representative - District 31Sherman, BradD
U.S. Representative - District 32Aguilar, PeteD
U.S. Representative - District 33Gomez, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 34Torres, Norma J.D
U.S. Representative - District 35Lieu, TedD
U.S. Representative - District 36Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD
U.S. Representative - District 37Sánchez, Linda T.D
U.S. Representative - District 38Takano, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 39Kim, YoungR
U.S. Representative - District 40Calvert, KenR
U.S. Representative - District 41Garcia, RobertD
U.S. Representative - District 42Waters, MaxineD
U.S. Representative - District 43Barragán, Nanette DiazD
U.S. Representative - District 44Tran, DerekD
U.S. Representative - District 45Correa, J. LuisD
U.S. Representative - District 46Min, DaveD
U.S. Representative - District 47Issa, DarrellR
U.S. Representative - District 48Levin, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 49Peters, Scott H.D
U.S. Representative - District 50Jacobs, SaraD
U.S. Representative - District 51Vargas, JuanD
U.S. Representative - District 52Economy
- Unemployment Rate
- 3.6%
- Economic Profile
- Residential / suburban · Commercial growth
- Employment Sectors
- Health Care & Social Assistance · Manufacturing · Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services · Retail · Hospitality
- Major Employers
- Fountain Valley Regional Hospital · Orange Coast Medical Center · Hyundai Motor America · Kingston Technology Company
Education
- Schools
- 15
- Students
- 8,000
- Teachers
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Graduation Rate
- 92%
- School Districts
- Fountain Valley School District · Huntington Beach Union High School District · Garden Grove Unified School District · Ocean View School District
- Colleges & Universities
- Coastline Community College
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Interstate access · Public transit
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- Hospital
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Mile Square Regional Park · Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park
- Parks & Trails
- City Parks · Trail System
History
- Founded
- 1870
- Incorporated
- 1957
- Named After
- The many artesian wells and the great supply of water
- Historical Significance
- Transitioned from an agricultural area to a suburban community with a strong commercial and residential base
- Key Events
- Area inhabited by Tongva people · Part of Rancho Los Nietos land grant · Settlement of Talbert established in the late 1800s · Incorporated as a city in 1957