Fontana, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

San Bernardino County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Fontana based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Fontana
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 77Income: 65Home Value: 56Safety: 100Education: 18Median Age: 55Climate: 50Cost of Living: 84

Quick Stats

Population

211,921

2023 ACS

Median Income

$98,187

2023

Median Home Value

$558,500

2023

Median Rent

$1,733

2023

Median Age

33.3

Unemployment

6.8%

Cost of Living Index

167.6

100 = national avg

Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County, California, with a population of 211,921 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fontana is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in Fontana is $98,187, and the median home value is $558,500. The cost of living index is 167.6 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,733 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, and the median age is 33.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

211,921

Male

107,265

50.6%

Female

104,656

49.4%

Median Age

33.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

12.7%

High School or Higher

31.3%

Foreign Born

28.3%

Veterans

2.4%

Married

38.5%

Avg Household Size

3.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.260

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Other

43.8%

Foreign Born

28.3%

White
21.9%
Black
8.4%
Asian
8.2%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or More
16.4%
Other
43.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

67.9%

143,831 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

32.1%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
121,332 (84.4%)
Puerto Rican
1,326 (0.9%)
Cuban
564 (0.4%)
Dominican
96 (0.1%)
Salvadoran
5,945 (4.1%)
Guatemalan
4,202 (2.9%)
Colombian
522 (0.4%)
Honduran
1,769 (1.2%)
Ecuadorian
838 (0.6%)
Peruvian
637 (0.4%)
Other Hispanic
6,594 (4.6%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
1,214 (7.0%)
Chinese
2,529 (14.6%)
Filipino
7,369 (42.6%)
Vietnamese
2,275 (13.2%)
Korean
599 (3.5%)
Japanese
215 (1.2%)
Pakistani
771 (4.5%)
Cambodian
162 (0.9%)
Thai
92 (0.5%)
Laotian
85 (0.5%)
Taiwanese
107 (0.6%)
Other Asian
1,880 (10.9%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
141 (35.0%)
Samoan
41 (10.2%)
Chamorro
38 (9.4%)
Tongan
15 (3.7%)
Fijian
113 (28.0%)
Other Pacific Islander
60 (14.9%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
48 (1.8%)
Other Native American
2,588 (98.5%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

198,407

English Only

42.0%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

98,143 speakers

Limited English

18.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
98,143 (49.5%)
Tagalog
4,655 (2.3%)
Arabic
2,895 (1.5%)
Other Asian
2,135 (1.1%)
Chinese
2,017 (1.0%)
Other Indo-European
1,641 (0.8%)
Vietnamese
1,566 (0.8%)
Other Languages
1,033 (0.5%)
Korean
481 (0.2%)
German
309 (0.2%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.4%

Limited English Proficiency

18.6%

Spanish
32.0% limited English
Tagalog
27.5% limited English
Arabic
22.0% limited English
Other Asian
40.4% limited English
Chinese
58.1% limited English
Other Indo-European
14.7% limited English
Vietnamese
62.3% limited English
Other Languages
18.9% limited English
Korean
29.3% limited English
German
5.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,094

2.4% of population

Disability Rate

37.9%

1,932 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$58,628

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
37.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
27.2%
Vietnam
27.0%
Korea
2.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
12.7%
35-54
39.2%
55-64
14.3%
65-74
21.2%
75+
12.6%

Male Veterans

4,607

90.4%

Female Veterans

487

9.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$58,628

Non-Veteran Income

$38,525

Difference

$20,103

52.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,932

Without Disability

3,162

Disability Rate

37.9%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

41,971

#1 Ancestry

American

3.2% (6,805)

#2 Ancestry

German

3.1% (6,632)

#3 Ancestry

English

2.1% (4,534)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
3.2%
German
3.1%
English
2.1%
Irish
1.9%
Italian
1.9%
Arab
1.6%
Sub-Saharan African
1.1%
European
0.9%
Dutch
0.6%
French
0.6%
Norwegian
0.5%
Portuguese
0.4%
West Indian
0.4%
Polish
0.2%
Scottish
0.2%
Swedish
0.2%
Jamaican
0.2%
Welsh
0.1%
Scotch-Irish
0.1%
Russian
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

57,111

Family Households

48,901

85.6%

Married Couples

33,775

59.1%

Non-Family Households

8,210

14.4%

Single Mother Households

10,214

17.9%

Single Father Households

4,912

8.6%

Living Alone

6,241

10.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

48,285

In Married Couple

35,378

73.3%

With Single Mother

9,671

20.0%

With Single Father

3,236

6.7%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$99,532

Married Couple Income

$114,991

Single Mother Income

$67,760

Single Father Income

$82,060

Avg Family Size

3.7

Avg Non-Family Size

3.6

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

9,726

Grandparents Responsible

1,327

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$98,187

+34% vs national

Per Capita Income

$31,888

-14% vs national

Poverty Rate

10.3%

-24% vs national

Gini Index

0.3803

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.8%

+30% vs national

SNAP Recipients

14.1%

of households

How Fontana Compares

Fontana vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Fontana is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fontana. The median household income here is $98,187.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.2%
$25-50K
13.1%
$50-75K
13.5%
$75-100K
15.0%
$100-150K
22.6%
$150-200K
14.0%
$200K+
12.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.8%

-11% vs CA avg

Labor Force

107,372

Employed

99,959

Mean Commute

29 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

12.7%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

31.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.3

Work from Home

12.3%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

167.6

100 = national avg

+67.6 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$73,762

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$174,346

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
227.2
Food
125.0
Transportation
138.7
Healthcare
120.0
Utilities
140.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,777

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,201

per month

The median household income in Fontana, CA is $98,187, which is 34.1% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $31,888. The poverty rate of 10.3% is lower than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3803, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 107,372. 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 29 minutes, with 12.3% working from home. About 73.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 167.6, which is 67.6% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 227.2. A single adult needs to earn approximately $73,762 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$650,000

Median List Price

$670,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$355

Days on Market

69

Active Inventory

258

Months of Supply

3.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$627,602

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,965

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

33.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

28.6%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.5%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
33.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
28.6%
Listings with Price Drops
23.6%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 2.4%List Price ↑ 3.9%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

77

New Listings

127

Pending Sales

91

Homes Sold ↓ 24.5%New Listings ↑ 11.4%Pending ↓ 17.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$355

Median List $/SF

$348

Sale $/SF ↓ 1.1%List $/SF ↓ 3.1%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Fontana, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, home prices have risen 557.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 60.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 102.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 50.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 6.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA housing market rather than Fontana alone.

40yr ↑ 557.1%20yr ↑ 60.9%10yr ↑ 102.9%5yr ↑ 50.2%2yr ↑ 6.5%Q2 1976 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Fontana vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Fontana is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$558,500

Median Rent

$1,733

Total Housing Units

58,265

Vacancy Rate

2.0%

Owner Occupied

67.2%

Renter Occupied

32.8%

Median Property Tax

$4,845

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,222

Housing Types

Single Family
80.3%
Multi-Family
17.2%
Mobile Home
2.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$4,845

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.87%

of home value

Median Home Value

$558,500

Estimated Mean Tax

$5,088

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,845) by the median home value ($558,500). In Fontana, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.87%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Fontana, CA is $650,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 69 days on the market. 33.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $355. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,965/month. About 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1989. There are 58,265 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,845. The effective tax rate is 0.87%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.70

per 1,000 residents

+4% vs national

Property Crime Rate

12.16

per 1,000 residents

-29% vs national

Total Crimes

3,235

2024

Violent Clearance

60%

cases solved

Property Clearance

20%

cases solved

YoY Change

-3.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Fontana Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Fontana vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Fontana is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 30.4%Property ↓ 41.0%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Fontana police solve 100% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.01100.0%
RapeViolent480.2229.2%
RobberyViolent1220.5654.1%
Aggravated AssaultViolent4161.9165.1%
BurglaryProperty3191.4715.4%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,7287.9425.9%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty6002.765.3%

Fontana, CA reported 588 violent crimes and 2,647 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.70 per 1,000 residents is 3.9% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 60% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,728 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 14.7% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20245882,6472.7012.16
20236032,9272.8113.65
20226132,7432.8812.89
20211728430.793.86
20206662,5043.0811.56
20197393,0943.4214.33
20187093,2183.3115.04
20177143,7363.3717.64
20168704,3964.1520.98
20158044,2693.8820.62

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

33.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

20.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

60

Public Assistance

$295.2M

Individual Assistance

$10.5M

Most Common Type

Fire

32 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $295.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Bridge Fire β†’FireSep 2024β€”β€”
Line Fire β†’FireSep 2024β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.7M$131K
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Blue Ridge Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$3.1M$16K
El Dorado Fire β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$196.0M$8.8M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hillside Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Earthquakes β†’EarthquakeJul 2019β€”β€”
Blue Cut Fire β†’FireAug 2016β€”β€”
Pilot Fire β†’FireAug 2016β€”β€”
North Fire β†’FireJul 2015β€”β€”
Hill Fire β†’FireSep 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$43.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’Severe StormMar 2010$2.1Mβ€”
Sheep Fire β†’FireOct 2009β€”β€”
Pendleton Fire β†’FireSep 2009β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 63 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

864

Total Claims Paid

$9,619,846

Avg Claim Payout

$11,134

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

86

Federal Funding

$108,428,210

Properties Protected

679

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.71

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures12$4,459,499
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan8$478,794
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire7$3,726,609
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic7$78,227,348
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts5$581,703

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Fontana has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 60 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (32 declarations). 864 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $295,200,414 in public assistance recovery funding. $10,458,891 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 86 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.2%

2.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.3%

5.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.4%

Arthritis

18.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

39.4%

Lack of Support

31.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

13.1%

Cognitive

16.6%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

6.8%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Fontana has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 68.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fon...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario1.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino7.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Riverside Community Hospital9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
San Antonio Regional Hospital11.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center11.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Pop. Served

237,700

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WC - FONTANA237,7000

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COβ‚‚e

196.3K MT

Top Emitter

CALIFORNIA STEEL INDUSTRIES INC

164.1K MT COβ‚‚e

Total COβ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (100,000 - 250,000)

FacilitySectorCOβ‚‚e (MT)
CALIFORNIA STEEL INDUSTRIES INC
Nucor Corp
Metals164,102
VISTA METALS CORPORATION
Vista Metals Corp
Metals32,234

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COβ‚‚e/year.

There are 1 water system serving the area. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 196.3K metric tons of COβ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

29 min

+24% vs national

Drive Alone

73.4%

-7% vs national

Public Transit

1.3%

+47% vs national

Work From Home

12.3%

+33% vs national

Carpool

11.0%

Walk

1.2%

How Fontana's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

29

2023

6-Year Avg

24

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

10

Cyclist

1

Nighttime

19

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202326290101
202230370140
20212023030
20201819371
20191414230
20182020491

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Fontana, CA is 29 minutes, which is 24.4% above the national average of 23 minutes. 73.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.3% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.3% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.0% of workers carpool. 1.2% walk to work. In 2023, there were 29 traffic fatalities from 26 fatal crashes. 10 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

95.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

83.0%

of households

No Internet

2.6%

of households

Total Households

57,111

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
83.0%
Cellular Data Plan
84.5%
Satellite
7.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.9%
No Internet Access
2.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.6%

of households

Smartphone

95.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

82.2%

of households

Tablet

75.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.6%
Smartphone
95.3%
Desktop / Laptop
82.2%
Tablet
75.2%
Smartphone Only
8.6%
No Computer
2.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Fontana vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

1

Population Served

237,700

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WC - FONTANACommunitySurface water237,7000

95.1% of households in Fontana have broadband internet access. 83.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.6% of households have no internet access. 8.6% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 237,700 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fontana is located in San Bernardino County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fontana.

Election Overview

Source: San Bernardino County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

362,114

47.5%

GOP Votes

378,416

49.7%

Total Votes

761,714

Margin

R+2.1%

Shift from 2020

R+12.8pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+2.1%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024362,114378,416761,71447.5%49.7%R+2.1
2020455,859366,257840,93154.2%43.5%D+10.7
2016312,517253,962598,78352.2%42.4%D+9.8

In the 2024 presidential election, San Bernardino County recorded 761,714 total votes. Republicans won the county with 49.7% of the vote compared to 47.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+12.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, San Bernardino County has shifted 11.9 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

515

Total Assets

$40.5M

Total Income

$18.4M

Per 10K Residents

24.3

nonprofits

-49.4% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

8

Median Assets

$19K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
139
Human Services
71
Education
38
Recreation & Sports
27
Youth Development
25
Arts & Culture
18
Philanthropy
16
Housing & Shelter
15
Health Care
10
Public Benefit
10
Mental Health
9
Community Improvement
8
Animal-Related
7
Crime & Legal
7
Food & Agriculture
6
Voluntary Health
5
Unknown
4
International
3
Mutual Benefit
2
Medical Research
1
Public Safety
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
85.1%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $34.5M of $40.5M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Fontana

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
FONTANA FOUNDATION OF HOPEPhilanthropy$11.2M$1.4M2015
PIAZZA APARTMENTSHousing & Shelter$8.3M$526K2025
THAGARD FOUNDATIONβ€”$3.7M$872K1968
LAUREL PINESβ€”$3.3M$23K1967
CONSTRUCTION TEAMSTERS APPRENTICE PROGRAM FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAEducation$2.0M$603K2011
CONSTRUCTION TEAMSTERS TRAINING AND UPGRADING FUND FOR SOUTHERN CALIFOβ€”$1.8M$1.6M1976
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF FONTANAUnknown$1.4M$2.2M1995
EKTENOT GROUPPhilanthropy$1.0M$66K2022
MICROENTERPRISE COLLABORATIVE OF INLAND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAEducation$946K$587K2019
CASCADES SONRISE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$882Kβ€”2018
EMPOWERING SUCCESS NOWEducation$512K$500K2014
FONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONPublic Safety$476K$22K2006
DESERT-BORN MINISTRIESReligion$427K$45K2018
FONTANA ART ASSOCIATION INCORPORATEDArts & Culture$411K$5K2018
PENTECOSTAL CHURCH EMMANUEL INCβ€”$378K$219K1986
LIFT UP VOICES INCYouth Development$331K$5K2016
ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH PROJECTMental Health$321K$155K2022
CHERISH MINISTRY INCReligion$296K$296K2019
SYMPONIA MINISTRIESReligion$256K$179K2022
VOLUNTEERS FOR VETERANS FOUNDATIONHuman Services$204K$766K2009
CHINESE CHRISTIAN FAMILY CHURCH FONTANAReligion$198K$62K2016
ALTERNATE AVENUES WOMENS RESOURCE CENTERHealth Care$183K$696K1997
S & L FOSTER FAMILY AGENCYHuman Services$134K$18K2021
SHRI GURU NANAK DEV SIKH SOCIETY OF USA INCORPORATEDReligion$128K$108K2023
INDONESIAN PROTESTANT CHURCH CALIFORNIAReligion$124K$66K2015
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CRICKET ASSOCRecreation & Sports$108K$255K2016
TRAUMA AND HEALING FOUNDATIONMental Health$82K$212K2020
SDCARecreation & Sports$76K$172K2015
FONTANA SKYHAWKS YOUTH ATHLETICSYouth Development$70K$99K2021
LOST AND FOUND MINISTRIESReligion$70K$134K2011
THE WAY BIBLICAL COUNSELING MINISTRYReligion$70K$53K2017
FONTANA AQUATICS CLUBRecreation & Sports$66K$426K2006
IGLESIA APOSTOLICA DE JESUCRISTOFUENTE DE AMOR INCReligion$64K$33K2017
IGLESIA PROFETICA CONGREGACION EN EL DESIERTO INTERNACIONALReligion$63K$45K2021
UNIQUE DIFFERENCES IN DEVELOPMENT UDIDYouth Development$62K$179K2021
BLACK DEAF PROJECTEducation$56K$69K2023
PATHWAY FROM BOYS TO MEN INCHuman Services$54K$150K2019
NOURHuman Services$47K$89K2022
FONTANA ROTARY FOUNDATIONArts & Culture$43K$104K2019
FNOTESELAM INCHuman Services$43K$4K2019
POP WARNER LITTLE SCHOLARS INCRecreation & Sports$35K$376K1990
IGLESIA APOSTOLICA MISION DE AMORReligion$34K$71K2018
MISS FONTANA INCArts & Culture$34K$110K2017
ALABASTER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$31K$86K2021
CHILDRENS RESOURCESEducation$30K$39K1997
PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INCβ€”$30K$68K1943
FONTANA POLICE EXPLORERSCrime & Legal$29K$69K2018
LETS BE THE CHANGEHealth Care$25K$25K2022
FONTANA LEADERSHIP INTERVENTION PROGRAMYouth Development$22K$11K2012
FONTANA POLICE FOUNDATIONCrime & Legal$22K$27K2018

Fontana, CA has 515 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $40.5M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 139 organizations. 8 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 24.3 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,184

Total Approved

$652.9M

Jobs Supported

15,309

Per 10K Residents

55.9

SBA loans

-24.4% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

150

Top Lender

Wells Fargo Bank National Association

123 loans

Top Industry

Transportation & Warehousing

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)79% of all loans

Loans

939

Total Amount

$450.8M

Avg Loan

$480,099

Median Loan

$200,000

SBA Guaranteed

$338.5M(75%)

Jobs Supported

10,441

50421% of all loans

Loans

245

Total Amount

$202.1M

Avg Loan

$824,949

Median Loan

$529,000

7(a) β€” 79%504 β€” 21%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

198

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$152.3M

23% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$768,955

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Transportation & Warehousing159 loans
NAICS 48
$101.7M
Other Services155 loans
NAICS 81
$68.4M
Retail Trade130 loans
NAICS 44
$74.5M
Wholesale Trade102 loans
NAICS 42
$85.5M
Construction102 loans
NAICS 23
$50.4M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Storm Trooper Transportation Corp.3$8.1M
Tmt Industries Inc.3$7.7M
Suncor Care Inc.2$7.5M
U.s. Resource Recycling Inc.10$6.2M
Harsimran Inc1$5.0M
Fontana Paper Mills Inc1$5.0M
Jet Speed Express Llc1$5.0M
Maco Import & Export Inc1$5.0M
Ivett Vargas1$5.0M
Tristar Flc, Inc.1$5.0M

Fontana, CA has received 1,184 SBA loans totaling $652.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 939 loans (79% of the total), supporting 10,441 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 245 loans totaling $202.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Transportation & Warehousing. The most active SBA lender in Fontana is Wells Fargo Bank National Association with 123 loans. That works out to 55.9 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

19

Total Population

935,730

Avg Median Income

$91,570

Avg Home Value

$539,832

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9170138,597$113,576$718,800$2,2327.4
9173071,692$89,654$595,400$2,24013.7
9173722,797$116,903$843,500$2,26310.1
9173941,722$141,475$860,200$2,50828.4
9175237,551$113,450$647,600$2,02215.1
9176162,506$97,396$590,000$2,01528.5
9176455,412$75,605$524,100$2,0397.9
9231631,909$82,117$448,200$1,45011.5
9233595,295$75,198$433,600$1,63617.5
92336103,393$121,989$604,600$2,06419.9
9233736,944$104,936$519,400$2,12013.7
9237684,161$76,914$433,100$1,61313.3
9237721,685$111,088$553,800$2,3957.2
924012,283$42,898$348,400$1,1550.7
9240531,207$59,271$376,800$1,4245.0
9240769,191$83,662$473,200$1,77181.7
9241127,157$55,457$318,500$1,3554.7
9250122,079$83,027$466,400$1,6155.6
9250980,149$95,218$501,200$1,69830.7

Fontana, CA has 19 ZIP codes with a combined population of 935,730. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $91,570. The average median home value is $539,832. The average median monthly rent is $1,874.

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