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Fontana, CA

Founded 1913San Bernardino CountyElev. 377 m
Population
211,921
Median home
$558,500
Disaster risk
Very High
Public schools
59
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Fontana

Fontana is home to roughly 211,921 residents. Fontana was founded in 1913 and sits in San Bernardino County. The median age is 33.3 and the median household income is $98,187. Homes carry a median value of $558,500, and about 67% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (67.9%). Around 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 33 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
211,921
Median age
33.3
Median household income
$98,187
Per-capita income
$31,888
Poverty rate
10.3%
High-school grad or higher
79%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg. commute
33.2 min
Work from home
12.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White12.5%
Hispanic or Latino67.9%
Black8.2%
Asian8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.5%
Production, transportation & material moving24.4%
Sales & office21.1%
Service15.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$558,500
Median gross rent
$1,733/mo
Owner-occupied
67.2%
Median year built
1989
Households
57,111
Avg. household size
3.7

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Fontana has 59 public schools39 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading37%
Math23%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Citrus High (Continuation)HighGrades 1012
Entrepreneur High FontanaHighGrades 912charter
Eric Birch High (Continuation)HighGrades 1012
Fontana A. B. Miller HighHighGrades 912
Fontana HighHighGrades 912
Henry J. Kaiser HighHighGrades 912
Jurupa Hills HighHighGrades 912
Options for Youth-ActonHighGrades 712charter
Summit HighHighGrades 912
Alder MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Almeria MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Fontana MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Harry S. Truman MiddleMiddleGrades 68
Heritage IntermediateMiddleGrades 68

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% below national
Fontana282
California527
United States386
18% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime29% below national
Fontana1,377
California2,373
United States1,952
4% lower than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fontana Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

49 facilities in Fontana report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Urethane Polymers International · San Bernardino CountyMaster-Halco Inc. · San Bernardino CountySierra Building Products · San Bernardino CountyCbi Na-Con Inc · San Bernardino CountyChemicals Inc · San Bernardino CountyChemwest Ind Inc · San Bernardino CountyCalifornia Steel Industries Inc. · San Bernardino CountyC & M Steel · San Bernardino CountyCemex Fontana Plant · San Bernardino CountyC & R Specialties · San Bernardino CountyAdvanced Environmental Inc · San Bernardino CountyDx Systems Co · San Bernardino County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very High
Top hazards · San Bernardino County
EarthquakeVery High
LandslideVery High
Riverine floodingVery High
WildfireVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Fontana is in San Bernardino County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Fontana was founded in 1913 and sits in San Bernardino County. Elevation ~377 m.

Population trend
213K195K211,92120102024
Map of Fontana
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fontana Farms Company Ranch House, Camp No. 1Bono's Restaurant and Deli
Notable people from Fontana
Travis BarkerBill FagerbakkeMaurice EduShannon BoxxTorri EdwardsMia YimBrittany BrownPete AguilarBrett RossiMike Davis
People searches in Fontana
Michael Smith (33)John Smith (29)James Smith (28)David Smith (26)Robert Smith (26)Michael Johnson (26)John Johnson (23)James Johnson (22)Michael Williams (22)William Smith (21)David Johnson (21)Robert Johnson (21)John Williams (20)Michael Brown (19)Michael Jones (19)James Williams (19)David Williams (18)John Brown (17)Robert Williams (17)John Jones (17)William Johnson (17)Mary Smith (17)James Brown (17)James Jones (16)
Nearby cities
Rancho Cucamonga (6 mi)San Bernardino (10 mi)Ontario (10 mi)Riverside (13 mi)Pomona (17 mi)Corona (18 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — San Bernardino County

Most-recorded names in San Bernardino County booking & incarceration records:

Robert Martinez (4)Daniel Martinez (3)Robert Perez (3)Juan Hernandez (3)Jose Lopez (3)Charles Williams (2)William Jones (2)Steven Garcia (2)Jason Smith (2)Jose Hernandez (2)David Chavez (2)Jonathan Rodriguez (2)Charles Moore (2)Christopher Martinez (2)David King (2)David Diaz (2)Frank Ramirez (2)Juan Gonzalez (2)Juan Martinez (2)Andrew Ramirez (1)Andrew Hernandez (1)Alcide Walker (1)Anthony Garcia (1)Andre Bailey (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Fontana, CA (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Fontana, California.

Angel Sanchez Brito, 47
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
AKA Angel Brito, Angel Sanchez
Luis Angel Sanchez, 39
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
Edward Mark Flores, 62
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92336
AKA Eduardo Mark Flores, Mark Eduardo Flores
George Anthony Gonzalez, 32
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92336
AKA George Anthony Gonzales, George Anthony Gonzaleslopez
Clarence George Davis, 69
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92336
AKA Clarence Davis, Clarence George Davis
Charles Edward Harris, 60
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
AKA Charles Harris
Charles Moore, 89
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92336
AKA Charles Lawrence Moore
Joseph Jeffrey Moore, 60
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92336
AKA John J Finkle, Joseph Jeffery Moore
Joseph David Rizzardi, 60
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
AKA Joseph David Lopez, Joseph David Rizzani
Jason Martinez, 39
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92336
Brayan Miguel Martinez, 29
Fontana · Kern County
AKA Martinez Miguel Brayan, Brian Martinez
Kevin Michael Young, 66
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
Carlos E Sanchez, 75
Fontana · San Bernardino County
AKA Carlos Sanchez, Carlos Eduardo Sanchez
Carlos Mauirico Garcia, 47
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
AKA Carlos Mauricio Garcia, Carlos Garcia
Anthony John Scott, 45
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
AKA Marcus Johnson, Anthony John Scott
Anthony Paul Sanchez, 47
Fontana · San Bernardino County · 92335
AKA Anthony Sanchez, Anthony Ray Sanchez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Fontana — frequently asked

What is the population of Fontana, California?
Fontana has a population of about 211,921, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fontana?
The median home value in Fontana is $558,500, and the median gross rent is $1,733/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fontana safe? What is the crime rate?
Fontana Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 282 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fontana face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates San Bernardino County as "Very High" overall, with top hazards including earthquake, landslide, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Fontana?
Fontana has 59 public schools (39 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fontana?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Fontana. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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