Fountain Valley, CA Economy


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Fountain Valley, CA is an excellent location to live, work and play. The city offers a variety of companies and businesses for residents to choose from. Notable local companies include Fountain Valley Hospital Medical Center, Walgreens Pharmacy, and Pacific Coast Produce. There are ample amenities available in the city such as shopping malls at South Coast Plaza and Bella Terra, outdoor activities at Mile Square Regional Park, and restaurants like El Pollo Loco and Rancho Alegre Mexican Restaurant. With a 2 bedroom rent of $2,750 compared to the US rent average of $1,430 and a grocery cost index of 105 versus 100 in the US respectively; Fountain Valley provides an attractive environment for its residents.

Fountain Valley has an unemployment rate of 6.2%. The US average is 6.0%.

Fountain Valley has seen the job market increase by 0.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Fountain Valley
- The Sales Tax Rate for Fountain Valley is 8.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Fountain Valley is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Fountain Valley
- The average income of a Fountain Valley resident is $34,382 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Fountain Valley resident is $92,765 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyFountain Valley, CaliforniaUnited States
  6.26
  -9.6%-6.2%
  30.8%33.5%
  8.8%6.2%
  8.0%4.6%
  $41,359$37,638
  $92,765$69,021
  $112,151$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.1%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  4.2%6.8%
  14.0%10.0%
  2.5%2.5%
  11.4%11.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  1.2%1.9%
  6.6%4.7%
  2.5%1.9%
  9.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.1%4.2%
  8.2%9.3%
  12.1%14.0%
  3.6%2.1%
  8.5%7.0%
  5.8%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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We are just average home gardeners and having lived in Fountain Valley for over 40 years, my wife and I have found the climate excellent for growing nearly ever kind of  More

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Over 17 years ago

fountain valley is nice but very expensive. Average home price will run you around $700,000.Beaches are close by. People are okay but no sense of community or sense of  More

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The weather is very moderate year-around. Warm summers, comfortable spring-time, cool  More

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