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Orange County suburban city bordered by the Santa Ana River
Thirty-five miles from Los Angeles, suburban Fountain Valley is known for its large green spaces, international restaurants and proximity to the Pacific Ocean. Incorporated in 1957 with less than 200 people, the city now has around 57,000 residents and is close to regional attractions like Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. "It's a highly diverse city with a lot of culture. "People from all over the world come here just to eat. There's food and restaurants on every corner,” says Elizabeth Do, a listing specialist and team leader with Keller Williams Realty with over 20 years of experience. The area was primarily agricultural until the 1950s. As the population surged, the city kept itself orderly by carefully plotting new housing developments before they were built. Today, Fountain Valley is now acknowledged as one of the best-planned places in Orange County.
A landmark bronze statue of General Tran Hung Dao standing in Fountain Valley since 2016.
Fountain Valley kids enjoy free face painting at the National Night Out event.
Fountain Valley has respected school districts, midcentury housing and easy freeway access.
Don't miss the annual 3-day Summerfest community event in Fountain Valley.
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Mile Square Regional Park, numerous athletic fields and waterside trails
The city oversees 20 parks covering 150 acres. There are also county-sponsored parks, such as Mile Square Park, and other recreational opportunities. Mile Square Regional Park covers 640 acres near the city’s northern boundary. The expansive space hosts a certified farmers' market every Friday, two fishing lakes, three golf courses and a 20-acre native plant nature area. The activity-focused green space has an archery range, soccer and baseball fields, volleyball courts and bike trails.
Adjacent to Mile Square Park, the city’s 78-acre Recreation Center & Sports Park hosts community events like an annual summer concert series and a classic car show. Walking trails lead around a playground, 18 various ball fields and a recreation center with a gymnasium and racquetball courts. The Santa Ana River borders the city’s eastern side, and the multi-use Santa Ana River Trail runs along both sides of the waterway for over 30 miles to the Pacific Ocean or Corona. Other attractions include the Fountain Valley Skating Center and the Reptile Zoo, where people can learn about and observe live animals.
Fountain Valley golfers can use the David L. Baker driving range 7 days a week.
Fountain Valley bikers enjoy the 6.2 mile ride through Miles Square Regional Park.
Enjoy a picnic on vast open fields at Mile Square Regional Park of Fountain Valley.
Swan pedal boats can be rented at Wheel Fun Rentals in Fountain Valley.
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Vietnamese cuisine, open-air malls and the Saigon Performing Arts Center
Specialty bakeries and international restaurants cluster along Brockhurst Street and dot the city’s landscape. A high concentration of Vietnamese restaurants fills the dining scene, thanks to the influx of South Asian immigrants in the 1970s. Fountain Valley Promenade is an open-air mall with department stores, various eateries and a supermarket. Fountain Valley Town Center is home to the Saigon Performing Arts Center, multiple retailers and more than a dozen restaurants. Numerous other shopping centers and grocery stores are spread throughout the city.
Kei Concepts' Chef Viet Nguyen offers international cuisines in Fountain Valley.
Fountain Valley residents can order some hearty ramen at KIN Izakaya.
Fountain Valley foodies line up for Creole dishes of frog legs, 'gator and jambalaya.
The Saigon Grand Theater hosts community concerts and expos year round.
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Arts programs, career training and Coastline College
Fountain Valley School District operates 10 elementary and middle school campuses, enrolling over 6,000 students. It has an A-ranking, according to Niche, and is known for its visual and performing arts programs, where students can participate in a district-wide annual art show or the 400-plus instrument ‘monster’ concert each spring. According to Niche, Huntington Beach Union High School District has an A-plus rating and is one of California’s top 30 school districts. It oversees 15,000 students across eight campuses and has an innovative career technical program covering 15 industries and 58 career pathways. Coastline College is a local option for earning associate degrees and professional certificates. It has 40 diverse programs and offers dual enrollment courses with area high schools.
Fountain Valley's Vista View Middle School offers marine biology, robotics, and the arts.
Ethan Allen Elementary School serves Fountain Valley students grades K-6.
Talbert Middle School of the Fountain Valley School District is ranked #130 in California.
Ocean View High School near Fountain Valley are repeat football championship holders.
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Midcentury housing and cul-de-sacs in Fountain Valley
The city grew rapidly after WWII, and housing developments were built in the 1960s to accommodate the rise in population. In fact, 95% of housing was built from 1940 to 1999. "There's not a lot of new construction. Most homes were built in the 1960s and '70s when the community came about. Many are in homeowners' associations,” says Do. Sixty-eight percent are single-family dwellings with three to four bedrooms, while townhouses and manufactured homes make up another 11%.
Green Valley and Downton Village are among the city’s most popular neighborhoods. Green Valley is a family-focused area near Mile Square Park, while Downtown Village offers a more urban lifestyle in the town center. Subdivisions throughout town feature cul-de-sacs and are dotted with trees. Fountain Valley is a competitive market, with nearly 50% of homes selling above the asking price. Property values rose 8.6% over 2024, and homes sell for a median price of $1.4 million, three times the $400,000 national average.
The Fountain Valley median home price is $1.4 million, three times the national average.
Townhomes and condo communities are dispersed throughout Fountain Valley.
Manufactured homes make up less than 10% of the residential landscape of Fountain Valley.
Fountain Valley residents take pride in their lawns and landscaping.
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Interstate 405, sidewalk networks and John Wayne Airport
Interstate 405 bisects the city and connects to Highway 73 and multiple other freeways a few miles outside Fountain Valley. The 405 creates noise pollution during heavy travel times but can be accessed from anywhere in the city within minutes. Orange County Transportation Authority operates bus routes through the city to nearby places like Huntington Beach, Santa Ana and Irvine. Most significant roadways have dedicated bike lanes, and well-maintained streets and sidewalks make the town easy to traverse. Fountain Valley is 8 miles from John Wayne Airport and 35 miles from Los Angeles and the Los Angeles International Airport.
Hyundai headquarters, diverse industries and the Orange Coast Medical Center
Fountain Valley’s most prominent industries include manufacturing, retail, healthcare and technology. Some of the area’s largest employers are Hyundai Motor America, Kingston Technology, D-Link and Mitsubishi Materials USA. The Orange Coast Medical Center and Fountain Valley Regional Hospital also provide numerous jobs while serving as the city’s primary healthcare facilities.
Hyundai headquarters in Fountain Valley is a large employer and community advocate.
Retail is a prominent Fountain Valley industry with shopping centers all over town.
D-Link is another big employer of the Fountain Valley Community.
Memorial Care of Fountain Valley is part of the large medical industry embedded in the city.
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300 sunny days, air pollution and Fountain Valley crime rates
Summers are short and warm here, while winters are short and cool. The average annual rainfall is around 14 inches, despite more than 300 days of sunshine. Air pollution is common in Southern California, and Fountain Valley experiences around eight days of unhealthy air quality each year. People are advised to wear masks outdoors to avoid breathing problems and throat irritation during an air quality warning.
According to FBI statistics, violent c rime rates in Fountain Valley are almost 60% lower than the national average, while property crime rates are 14% above the national average. Overall crime rates decreased by 5% in the city between 2022 and 2023.
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