Fountain Valley, CA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 57,035 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
A community of tree-lined streets, Fountain Valley is located southeast of Los Angeles and northwest of San Diego.
Cultural Attractions
Nearby Bowers Museum promotes multicultural understanding through its arts collection and special exhibits from partners such as the British Museum and the Palace Museum in Beijing.
Recreation
Stretching over 600 square acres, Mile Square Regional Park offers two lakes, three 18-hole golf courses, and a 20-acre nature area with plants native of California.
Historical
The name "Fountain Valley" originated from the many artesian wells and the great supply of water.
Economy
Fountain Valley is home to the national headquarters of Hyundai Motor Co. and the global headquarters of memory chip manufacturer Kingston Technologies.
| Population [details] | 57,035 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 1176.51 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 37.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 63.49 °F/42.61 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 77.83 °F/58.21 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 15.94 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 54 |
| Cost of living [details] | 123.55 |
| State sales tax | 7.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Los Angeles (33.82 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT-ORANGE COUNTY (6.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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