Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Bookmark Cafe Bar
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) F
Art Depot Gallery
Art Gallery
Fontana Historical Society - Research Library
Museum
Fontan Historical Society
Museum
The Koehler Gallery
Art Gallery
Center Stage Theater
Theatre Arts
Fontana Historical Society - Historical Room
Museum
The Steelworkers' Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Bowlero Fontana
Bowling Alley
Aquatic Center
Water Park
Regency Fontana 8
Cinema
AMC Victoria Gardens
Cinema
Cinemark
Cinema
Food and Drink (75) D-
Baker's Drive Thru
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Alberto's Mexican Food
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Rubin Market
Alcohol
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Jack's Donuts
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Del Taco
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
La Michoacana Ice Cream Factory
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Wienerschnitzel
Fast Food
Tams Burger
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Baker's Drive Thru
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
la pizza loca
Fast Food
Farmer Boys
Fast Food
Fitness (11) F
Cypress Center
Community Centre
Knights of Columbus
Community Centre
New U Fitness
Gym
Fontana Community Senior Center
Community Centre
St. Joseph Youth Center
Community Centre
RAW MVMT
Gym
Jessie Turner Community Center for Health and Fitness
Community Centre
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Horvath Youth Center
Community Centre
Sacred Heart Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (24) F
Superior Grocers
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
El-Pane-Sito
Bakery
El Super
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Vons
Grocery Store
Ralphs
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Northgate Market
Grocery Store
Mother's Nutritional Center
Grocery Store
El Super
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Cardenas
Grocery Store
Stater Bros.
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
Food 4 Less
Grocery Store
La Surtidora Cash & Carry
Grocery Store
Parks (155) F
Northgate Park
Park
Almeria Park
Park
Central City Park
Park
Cypress Park
Park
Bill Martin Playground
Playground
Bill Martin Park
Park
Seville Park
Park
Summerwood Way Park
Park
Koehler Park
Park
Hazel Putnam Historical Plaza
Park
Fontana Farms Historic Site
Park
Sinclair Commercial Block Heritage Site
Park
Gabriella Park
Park
Santa Fe Park
Park
Miller Park
Park
Heritage Circle Park
Park
Heritage Playground East
Park
McDermott Park
Park
Juniper Park
Park
Jack Bulik Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
North Tamarind Park
Park
Tamarind Park
Park
McDermott Park
Park
Rosena Park East
Park
Shops (91) C+
True Value
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
76
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Jimmy's Food & Liquor
Convenience Store
Hector and Mayra Barber & Beauty Shop
Hairdresser
Hello Nail & Spa
Beauty
Shakies Barber and Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
La Tapatia Health & Beauty
Beauty
Circle K
Convenience Store
T Fashion Mart
Clothing
Cal Nails
Beauty
Kim Beauty Supply
Beauty
Nepa Eyebrow Threading
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Greenlife Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Master Cuts
Hairdresser
Mayra's Bridal
Clothing
Richard's Store
Clothing
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commute A-

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Fontana.
Public Transit Stops (118)
Stops & Stations
A+
Foothill @ Catawba Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Beeech Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Citrus Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Oleander Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Hemlock Westbound
Bus Stop
Omni
Bus Stop
Baseline @ Almeria Westbound
Bus Stop
Baseline @ Orlando Westbound
Bus Stop
Baseline @ Citrus Westbound
Bus Stop
Baseline @ Beech Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Cypress Westbound
Bus Stop
Baseline @ Hemlock Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Redwood Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Juniper Westbound
Bus Stop
Baseline @ San Sevaine Westbound
Bus Stop
Juniper @ Upland Northbound
Bus Stop
Citrus @ Walnut Soutbound
Bus Stop
Juniper @ Arrow Northbound
Bus Stop
Juniper @ Valencia Northbound
Bus Stop
Baseline @ Mcguire Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Cherry Westbound
Bus Stop
Foothill @ Sierra Eastbound
Bus Stop
Sierra @ Miller Northbound
Bus Stop
Sierra @ Civic Center
Bus Stop
Walnut @ Oleander Westbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fontana is 135/100 - which is 3% lower than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime B-

Fontana crime rates are 1,574 per 100k, which is 45% lower than California
Property Crime
1,287 crimes per 100k
B
Violent Crime
287 crimes per 100k
B-
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employment A-

The median income in Fontana is $75,681 - which is 19% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$75,681
B
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
C-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (50)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
FONTANA STATION #78
Fire Station
Sky Family Dental
Dentist
Cherry Family Dentistry
Dentist
West Point Medical Center - Fontana
Clinic
West Point Aesthetic Center
Clinic
WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTER – FONTANA Urgent Care
Clinic
Cucamonga Valley Medical Group - Central Fontana at Sierra Fountains
Clinic
Sierra Foothill Dentistry
Dentist
El Carmen Medical Clinic
Clinic
Fontana Police Department
Police
Arrowhead Family Health Center - Fontana
Clinic
FONTANA STATION #71
Fire Station
Pinnacle Medical Group
Clinic
Fontana Station #73
Fire Station
Fontana School Police Department
Police
Fontana Station #72
Fire Station
Sierra San Antonio Medical Plaza
Doctor
Sierra San Antonio Medical Plaza
Clinic
Fontana Mental Health and Wellness Offices
Clinic
Sierra Pkwy Dental Care
Dentist
Dignity Health Medical Group - Inland Empire
Clinic
Dignity Health Urgent Care - Fontana
Clinic
San Bernardino County Sheriff - Fontana Station
Police
Kaiser Fontana Medical Offices 5
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Fontana home prices are $393,200 - which is 4% lower than California
Home Price
$393,200
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
26%
A+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools F

The Fontana graduation rate is 71% - which is 11% lower than California
School Test Scores
36%
F
High School Grad. Rates
71%
D-
Elementary Schools (54) D-
Almeria Middle
Tokay Elementary
Hemlock Elementary
Oleander Elementary
Dorothy Grant Elementary
Kathy Binks Elementary
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
Juniper Elementary
Redwood Elementary
Date Elementary
Cecilia Lucero Solorio Elementary
West Randall Elementary
Beech Avenue Elementary
Citrus Elementary
Almond Elementary
East Heritage Elementary
Mango Elementary
Fontana Middle
Wayne Ruble Middle
Randall Pepper Elementary
Live Oak Elementary
Heritage Intermediate
Resurrection Academy
North Tamarind Elementary
Mountain View Christian Preschool & Kindergarten
High Schools (11) F
Mojave River Academy - Gold Canyon
Fontana A. B. Miller High
Fontana High
Citrus High (Continuation)
Summit High
Eric Birch High (Continuation)
Etiwanda High
Jurupa Hills High
Options For Youth-Acton
Options For Youth-Acton
Truth Tabernacle Christian Academy
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ratings C-

Fontana has an overall rating of 61% from 12 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
D+
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes
B-
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City with crime and cheap housing. 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 21, 2019) Everyone knows that Rialto and Fontana are one in the same. Next door neighbors with a crime spree that goes back to the 1980's. housing is cheap for a reason and the Fontana school district is just horrible. Many transfer to Etiwanda and RC districts. If you want to go shopping ...Read More and find good eatings, you will end up crossing over to Ontario Mall and Victoria gardens in Rancho. they have tried to develop housing like in Etiwanda up north Fontana, but the crime rate and low income students really hurt these schools in the area. Parents need to step up and contribute. housing above highland is okay, but below that you are taking a huge risk. Keep in mind when you speak to a realtor, they should be giving you the numbers about the schools and test scores in Fontana as well as the crime rate and almost very low employment rate. You can get a starter home for below $350,000 in and around fontana anywhere. Stay away from Rialto and mid to south fontana. FOHI, Miller, Kaiser are not what they used to be, so transferring out if accepted is what many students do. Unless parents have money for private school, then that is an option. At night it is risky to walk around alone or in the parks. So be aware. My sister in law lived in Rialto and many friends over the years lived in fontana, but have moved. Equity is slow in some areas, so choose a community near Etiwanda area. Good luck, but research at best first and check dog barking ordinance also. Read Less
Born and Raised Here 4 rating By deadmoon ( May 04, 2016) Okay, where do I start?Fontana is a very up and coming town that is in the middle of everything. It can be a little boring sometimes, but the good news is that we are within reasonable driving distance from three different major cities. We've got L.A. an hour away, San Diego two ...Read More hours away and Las Vegas about three and a half hours away. So if we want to get out of town for a weekend to party, we've got those three cities to choose from. We've also got the pristine Orange County beaches a little over an hour away for those very dry and arid hot summer days. Fontana is a haven for the shopaholics. We've got five strip malls all within 30 mins and under driving distance, the two more popular Ontario Mills mall in Ontario and the trendy Victoria Gardens mall in Rancho Cucamonga as well as the Carousel Mall in San Bernardino, Montclair Plaza in Montclair and the Tyler Mall in Riverside. We're also close to many colleges, but not necessarily a college town. Upland, San Bernardino and Riverside are worth checking out if you're looking for good colleges as well as the Chaffey College's main campus in Rancho Cucamonga. Ontario is a great place if you're just looking for a private trade school. It's got dozens and dozens of them. Notice how I have yet to talk about anything within Fontana's city limits yet? Yeah, that's because there isn't really much going on in the city of Fontana itself. It's the area all around the city and the amenities close by that are everything. Fontana has some really bad areas so I recommend sticking to the 92337 and 92336 zip codes, the safer and much more desirable areas of Fontana. Living in most of the neighborhoods within the 92335 zip code is just looking for trouble, believe me.As for the cost of living in Fontana...It used to be much more affordable but since the town is developing and growing, the cost of living here is also going up every year. If I'm not mistaken, your typical two story 4 bedroom/3 bathroom house will cost you about an average of $400,000 now. That may be pretty pricey, that might not be. It all depends on your budget, but please take into consideration the cost will keep getting higher and higher at an alarming rate so if you are considering moving here, don't think too much about it. It will be a lot easier to get settled here before it becomes just as expensive as L.A. Even the rents have gone up quite a bit lately and it's pretty ridiculous how much you could end up paying for a studio when we're not even that close to L.A. Read Less
Fontana, CA - Live, Work and Play 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 31, 2010) Fontana, CA has been my home for the last 12 years. I live, work and play in Fontana because despite being a smaller city, it is definitely packed with things to do, see and enjoy.

In the last couple of years, Fontana has seen tremendous growth which has added to the quality of
...Read More life that the city offers its residents. We have many public parks like the newest addition located in North Fontana which boasts a water park with various pools and water rides, as well as a skate park and basketball courts. The many recreational centers located all over Fontana offer classes and activities ranging from Salsa dancing to cooking classes.

Fontana is also ideally located just a short drive from several amazing shopping experiences like the indoor Ontario Mills Mall or the outdoor shopping attraction that is Victoria Gardens. For a little more excitement I recommend checking out the speedway, during any given race don't be surprised to find a crowd cheering on their favorite driver.

If ever in the Inland Empire or anywhere close, make sure to stop by and visit Fontana, a city I love to live in, and one you will surely want to return to. Read Less
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Fontana, CA - Live, Work and Play 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 31, 2010) Fontana, CA has been my home for the last 12 years. I live, work and play in Fontana because despite being a smaller city, it is definitely packed with things to do, see and enjoy.

In the last couple of years, Fontana has seen tremendous growth which has added to the quality of
...Read More life that the city offers its residents. We have many public parks like the newest addition located in North Fontana which boasts a water park with various pools and water rides, as well as a skate park and basketball courts. The many recreational centers located all over Fontana offer classes and activities ranging from Salsa dancing to cooking classes.

Fontana is also ideally located just a short drive from several amazing shopping experiences like the indoor Ontario Mills Mall or the outdoor shopping attraction that is Victoria Gardens. For a little more excitement I recommend checking out the speedway, during any given race don't be surprised to find a crowd cheering on their favorite driver.

If ever in the Inland Empire or anywhere close, make sure to stop by and visit Fontana, a city I love to live in, and one you will surely want to return to. Read Less

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      Fontana, CA

      Fontana is a sophisticated city that is located in San Bernardino County. It has a population estimated to be more than 210.000 people with a nice suburban feeling. When it comes to history, the city was founded in 1913, and by then, it specialized in rural farming. With time, it developed into a booming manufacturing center in the region.

      If you intend to move to Fontana, CA, you need to know that you will get affordable housing. There are many moving companies that you can hire to help you move to the location. The area is family-friendly with amazing school districts for your children.

      Plus, the residents are welcoming and of diverse cultures that you will appreciate. In terms of weather, the area experiences the four seasons, with December being the coldest month. There is no snow, but the zone gets rainfall from time to time. Employment is seamless to find if you have an excellent resume. What’s more, the trucking industry is the dominant sector that you can quickly secure a decent job.

      The city has famous landmarks that make it more outstanding and authentic as well. The major ones are Lewis Library and Technology Center, the Auto Club Speedway, and Pacific Electric Trail. You can also tour the City Hall and Historical Society to discover the trail of history that Fontana has in general. The area also takes pride in more than 36 parks that you can take your family and friends to relax. The Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter and Mission Inn Museum should be on your list too. In addition to that, if you are into music, visit the Redlands Bowl for the best entertainment. Take advantage of the Center State Theater to watch breathtaking shows.

      Public transportation is accessible since you can board the Omnitrans bus service. Plus, the Metrolink is available if you want to use the train. On that account, you can navigate the city with sheer simplicity. If you're going to fly in and out of Fontana, you can utilize the Ontario International Airport. You can also walk or ride a bike if you don’t intend to travel far as you can use some exercise.

      The cost of living in Fontana is lower than the California average. It means that you can get housing, groceries, healthcare, transportation, and utilities at affordable rates. It is the ideal place to live since the crime rates are low as well. As for the unemployment rate, it is below average; thus, you can find a job effortlessly. The best part is that it continues to grow, and you can grab many opportunities in the area. You can also make friends easily as the people are utterly welcoming.

      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fontana? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Northgate Park
      Almeria Park
      Central City Park
      Cypress Park
      Bill Martin Playground
      Bill Martin Park
      Seville Park
      Summerwood Way Park

      Entertainment

      Art Depot Gallery
      Fontana Historical Society - Research Library
      Fontan Historical Society
      The Koehler Gallery
      Center Stage Theater
      Fontana Historical Society - Historical Room
      The Steelworkers' Auditorium
      Bowlero Fontana

      Food & Drink

      Baker's Drive Thru
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Little Caesars
      Jack in the Box
      Alberto's Mexican Food
      Domino's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fontana? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Fontana.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Fontana a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmacy - Fontana HSB 24 Hour
      Pharmacy - Link
      Pharmacy - Family Medicine/Urgent Care
      Pharmacy - Surgical Services
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Sierra San Antonio Medical Plaza