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Fountain Valley, CA

Fountain Valley is a suburban city in Orange County, California. The population was 57,047 at the 2020 census.

The Indigenous people of the Fountain Valley area are the Tongva. The closest village to the present-day site of the city was the village of Pasbenga. The village was part of a series of villages along what the Spanish would refer to as the Santa Ana River.

European settlement of the area began when Manuel Nieto was granted the land for Rancho Los Nietos, later Rancho Las Bolsas, which encompassed over 300,000 acres (1,200 km2), including present-day Fountain Valley. Control of the land was subsequently transferred to Mexico upon independence from Spain, and then to the United States as part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

The city is located southwest and northeast of the San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405), which diagonally bisects the city, and is surrounded by Huntington Beach on the south and west, Westminster and Garden Grove on the north, Santa Ana on the northeast, and Costa Mesa on the southeast. Its eastern border is the Santa Ana River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 23.4 km2 (9.0 sq mi), 0.14% of which is water.

Fountain Valley focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Fountain Valley’s Recreation and Community Services Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Fitness Room, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Fountain Valley, such as the Mile Square Regional Park and the Santa Ana River Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in  Fountain Valley, CA are Reptile Zoo, Mile Square Regional Park, and Heritage Museum of Orange County.

Population: 55,468 (2023). ZIP code: 92708, 92728. Area code: 714. Elevation: 33 ft (10m). Area: 9.08 sq mi (23.53 km2). 

FAQs

Is Fountain Valley, CA a good place to live?

Fountain Valley is in Orange County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Fountain Valley offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fountain Valley, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Fountain Valley and residents tend to be liberal. 

What is Fountain Valley, CA is known for?

The city of Fountain Valley, California, is a beautiful modern city with lots of history. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans, who lived in the area for centuries before European settlers arrived. Today, the city is known for its great location and perfect climate year-round! It’s also home to many famous landmarks, including the “Fountain of Youth,” discovered when Spanish explorers came through in 1769. 

Is Fountain Valley, CA expensive?

Based on our Fountain Valley cost of living calculator, Fountain Valley is 59% more expensive than the national average and 17% more expensive to live in than the average city in California. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Fountain Valley are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Fountain Valley are less affordable than average in the United States.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Fitness Room 

Crunch Fitness

Mile Square Regional Park 

Santa Ana River Trail 

The Reptile Zoo

Heritage Museum of Orange County

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Sterling Collision Center

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