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.
| Median home price [details] | $537,500 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $561,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 537 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 28 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $3,243 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 10 |
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