Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim · population 56,036
Where Fountain Valley stands
At or near all-time high. averaging 8.9% annual growth over 5 years.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 41.0 price-to-rent ratio, renting beats buying in Fountain Valley for most shorter holds. The premium you pay to own would take many years of rent savings to recoup, and that's before maintenance, taxes, and opportunity cost on the down payment.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Fountain Valley has averaged 8.9% annual appreciation over five years and the trend is still live (+3.0% in the last 12 months). When a momentum trade keeps working, the simplest explanation is usually correct: more people want in.
Fountain Valley's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley is a city in Orange County, California, with an estimated population of 56,036. It anchors the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. The median home value in Fountain Valley is $1,387,373 as of 2026-04, up 3.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +8.9% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Fountain Valley average $2,820 per month, up 4.4% year-over-year. The composite momentum score is 72 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Fountain Valley (Wikipedia)
Fountain Valley is a suburban city in Orange County, California. The population was 57,047 in the 2020 census.
Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.
City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
Local safety & alerts
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Run the numbers for Fountain Valley
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- 17200 Newhope St Apt 11A, Fountain Valley, CA 92708Realtor.com · 2w ago
- Fountain Valley sets $500K plan to aid low-moderate income residentsLos Angeles Times · 4w ago
- 600 New Housing Units Coming to Fountain Valley, Including Affordable Senior HomesVoice of OC · 6mo ago
- Fountain Valley Baseball ScheduleMaxPreps · 1w ago
- Light Speed Car Show | 2026 | Fountain Valley, CAiDriveSoCal · 3w ago
- Shopoff Realty Receives Approval from Fountain Valley, California for 18-Acre Residential ProjectREBusinessOnline · 10mo ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
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