Here's what it costs to live in Fontana, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,839 per month, while the typical home is valued around $586,800. Households earn a median of $102,821 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is moderate, with an average AQI of 57. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$102,821
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,839
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$586,800
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
214,169
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.8 yrs
Census ACS
57.0
Moderate0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,838
Per month
Avg Home Value
$534,940
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 91739 | — | $2,303 | $798,600 |
| ZIP 92316 | — | $1,435 | $424,200 |
| ZIP 92335 | — | $1,533 | $406,600 |
| ZIP 92336 | — | $1,968 | $574,800 |
| ZIP 92337 | — | $1,953 | $470,500 |
Healthcare Score
30.8
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.9%
The cost of living index for Fontana is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Fontana is $1,839 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fontana is $102,821 per year.
The median home value in Fontana is $586,800 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Fontana has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 57.0, which is rated "Moderate" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
