Living in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley is a large place in California, United States, home to 56,987 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are city lovers (top 3%, #99 of 4,114), young professionals (top 3%, #119 of 4,444), expat professionals (top 3%, #214 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Fountain Valley
- The North Pacific Ocean is 7 km away.
- It is part of Greater Irvine, 12 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 55 min and sets around 1:48; in late June it sets around 5:05.
How Fountain Valley ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 44 | #7,355 of 11,898 | #276 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #8,448 of 9,771 | #168 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,259 of 8,006 | #176 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,269 of 6,237 | #146 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 62 | #4,100 of 9,474 | #387 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 63 | #3,396 of 9,474 | #271 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,255 of 10,762 | #431 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 74 | #139 of 4,537 | #18 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #119 of 4,444 | #20 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 82 | #92 of 3,053 | #19 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 52 | #5,856 of 7,271 | #386 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #373 of 6,227 | #40 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #154 of 3,933 | #23 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 74 | #548 of 2,119 | #72 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,708 of 8,006 | #136 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,876 of 12,111 | #210 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #99 of 4,114 | #21 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #214 of 7,271 | #24 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #1,017 of 9,474 | #90 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 10 | #17,896 of 18,063 | #931 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,882 of 16,523 | #804 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 0 | #17,918 of 18,063 | #933 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,777 of 16,523 | #217 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #132 of 21,167 | #27 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 59 | #8,200 of 12,111 | #402 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,572 of 6,413 | #196 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 80 | #363 of 12,111 | #41 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 68 | #197 of 4,750 | #26 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Huntington Beach 7 km
- Garden Grove (California) 7 km
- Westminster (California) 7 km
- Costa Mesa 8 km
- Santa Ana 9 km
- Newport Beach 10 km
- Stanton (California) 11 km
- Tustin Legacy 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.