Housing & Real Estate — Fountain Valley, California
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 19,250 |
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| Occupied | 18,840 |
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| Vacant | 410 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 12,462 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 6,378 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $1,072,300 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$1,210,000 |
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| Median Rent | $2,507/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $5,975/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 26.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 57.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 333 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 746 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 614 |
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| Built before 1960 | 953 |
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| Median Year Built | 1973 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
