Electricity rates in Fountain Valley, California
Fountain Valley, CA ranks 2 of 263 California cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (70.7%). Fountain Valley, California has 56,358 residents in 18,840 households; 23.0% heat with electricity.
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Fountain Valley on the map
Orange County, with Fountain Valley marked
Who lives in Fountain Valley: income, cars, homes
In Fountain Valley, CA, 4,012 of 5,673 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 4,412 households moved in since 2018 and 5,919 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over slowly. Fountain Valley, CA homes: 14,688 have 3+ bedrooms, 1,905 none or one, median 6.1 rooms. In Fountain Valley, CA, 933 households own no vehicle and 13,759 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 4,097 residents of Fountain Valley, CA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 43.7. Of 26,022 workers in Fountain Valley, CA, 3,811 work from home, 19,417 drive alone, 86 ride transit and 176 walk. In Fountain Valley, CA, 2,849 of 18,840 households earn under $35,000, 3,209 $35,000-$75,000, 5,979 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,803 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Fountain Valley, CA
| Fountain Valley, CA | Value | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA, households under $35,000 | 15.1% | 142 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, households $150,000 or more | 36.1% | 84 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, residents below poverty | 7.3% | 203 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, median age | 43.7 | 31 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 76.3% | 32 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, households without a vehicle | 5.0% | 138 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, households with 2+ vehicles | 73.0% | 56 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, workers at home | 14.6% | 114 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, cost-burdened renters | 70.7% | 2 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, moved in since 2018 | 23.4% | 226 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, moved in before 2000 | 31.4% | 12 of 263 |
Who supplies Fountain Valley
Orange County lists 3 utilities for Fountain Valley, CA (56,358 residents): homes pay 17.11 to 32.47 cents per kWh, about $86 to $163 a month at 503 kWh, 0.9% to 1.8% of the $111,797 Fountain Valley median income. Orange County page.
Facts about Fountain Valley
- Residents of Fountain Valley, CA, ACS 2023
- 56,358160 of 263 California cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Fountain Valley, CA
- $111,79783 of 263 of those cities
- Households in Fountain Valley, CA
- 18,8402.99 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Fountain Valley, CA
- 66.1%12,462 owners and 6,378 renter households
- Housing units in Fountain Valley, CA
- 19,250410 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Fountain Valley, CA
- 23.0%4,324 of 18,840 homes
- Land area of Fountain Valley, CA
- 9.1 sq mi6,213.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Fountain Valley, CA
- 0.9% to 1.8%at 503 kWh a month over the $111,797 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Fountain Valley, CA
- 7NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 12.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Fountain Valley, CA
- 197315,685 of 19,250 homes (81.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Fountain Valley, CA
- $1,018,600$2,507 gross rent a month, 2.95% of value a year
Outage risk around Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 6 wind and 1 tornado, 12.4 per 100,000 residents of 56,358. Top gust near Fountain Valley, CA: 56 knots, 64 mph. Damage near Fountain Valley, CA: $43K.
Reports within 15 miles of Fountain Valley, CA
wind and tornado reports, Fountain Valley, CA
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| Fountain Valley, CA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA, 2016 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Housing and heating in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA: 15,685 of 19,250 homes were built before 1980 and 989 in 2000 or later. Fountain Valley, CA has 12,994 detached houses, 3,047 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 241 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Fountain Valley, CA
% of homes by decade built, Fountain Valley, CA
- 1pre-40
- 040s
- 450s
- 3360s
- 4370s
- 1080s
- 390s
- 400s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Fountain Valley, CA
| Fountain Valley, CA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA, median year built | 1973 | 1977 | -4 years | 163 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, built before 1980 | 81.5% | 57.4% | +24.1 points | 17 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, built 2000 or later | 5.1% | 17.1% | -11.9 points | 243 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, detached houses | 67.5% | 49.5% | +18.0 points | 97 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 15.8% | 26.2% | -10.4 points | 154 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, mobile homes | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.5 points | 189 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, renter households | 33.9% | 43.6% | -9.7 points | 186 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, median home value | $1,018,600 | $915,500 | +$103,100 | 55 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, median gross rent a month | $2,507 | $2,352 | +$155 | 53 of 263 |
| Fountain Valley, CA, people per household | 2.96 | 2.90 | +0.06 | 132 of 263 |
Cost of living with electricity in Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA: 18,840 households at $1,430 a year per home for electricity (Orange County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $26.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,952 a year per household.
| Group in Fountain Valley, CA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Fountain Valley, CA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA, all households | 18,840 | $1,430 | $26.9 million | 1.28% |
| Fountain Valley, CA, homeowners | 12,462 | $1,745 | $21.7 million | 1.56% |
| Fountain Valley, CA, renters | 6,378 | $1,021 | $6.5 million | 0.91% |
Analyst note on Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley, CA counts 56,358 residents in 18,840 households, on 9.1 square miles. Household income in Fountain Valley, CA is $111,797; 12,462 of its 18,840 households own. 4,324 of the 18,840 occupied homes in Fountain Valley, CA heat with electricity.
Fountain Valley, CA has 19,250 housing units, 410 of them vacant or seasonal. Fountain Valley, CA ranks 31 of 263 California cities for the oldest residents (median age 43.7). Fountain Valley, CA ranks 53 of 263 California cities for the highest median rent ($2,507 a month).
Fountain Valley, CA ranks 55 of 263 California cities for the highest median home value ($1,018,600).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Fountain Valley
Compare Fountain Valley with nearby cities
| City near Fountain Valley, CA | Distance from Fountain Valley | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley, CA (this page) | 0 mi | 56,358 | $111,797 | 1973 | $1,018,600 | 7 | 14.6% |
| Huntington Beach, CA | 3.2 mi west | 196,010 (+139,652) | $119,885 (+$8,088) | 1974 (+1 yr) | $1,047,300 (+$28,700) | 8 (+1) | 19.4% (+4.7 pts) |
| Westminster, CA | 3.8 mi northwest | 90,147 (+33,789) | $82,686 (-$29,111) | 1970 (-3 yr) | $820,000 (-$198,600) | 8 (+1) | 9.6% (-5.1 pts) |
| Costa Mesa, CA | 3.8 mi southeast | 110,538 (+54,180) | $110,073 (-$1,724) | 1971 (-2 yr) | $1,054,700 (+$36,100) | 8 (+1) | 20.0% (+5.4 pts) |
| Santa Ana, CA | 4.3 mi northeast | 311,639 (+255,281) | $88,354 (-$23,443) | 1968 (-5 yr) | $657,800 (-$360,800) | 8 (+1) | 8.7% (-6.0 pts) |
| Garden Grove, CA | 4.7 mi north | 170,603 (+114,245) | $90,166 (-$21,631) | 1964 (-9 yr) | $765,500 (-$253,100) | 9 (+2) | 10.1% (-4.5 pts) |
ZIP codes in Fountain Valley
| ZIP area touching Fountain Valley, CA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Fountain Valley | Share of Fountain Valley's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 92708 (Fountain Valley, CA) | 99.7% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Fountain Valley
Fountain Valley: what is the electricity rate?
Fountain Valley, CA has no price of its own; its 56,358 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 503 kWh month costs $86 to $163. In Fountain Valley, CA, community choice aggregators may change the generation charge.
Fountain Valley: how does it rank among California cities?
Fountain Valley, CA: rank 160 of 263 by its 56,358 residents, rank 83 of 263 by $111,797 median income.
Fountain Valley: how many homes heat with electricity?
Fountain Valley, CA: 4,324 of 18,840 occupied homes, 23.0%; Orange County 26.3%.
Fountain Valley: how much income goes to electricity?
At 503 kWh a month, 0.9% to 1.8% of the $111,797 median income in Fountain Valley, CA.
Fountain Valley: damaging storms reported nearby?
7 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Fountain Valley, CA, 2015 to 2025, 12.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Fountain Valley?
Fountain Valley, CA: median home built 1973; 15,685 of 19,250 homes (81.5%) predate 1980, 12,994 are detached and 3,047 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Fountain Valley, CA renters struggle with rent?
4,012 of 5,673 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How big are the homes in Fountain Valley, CA?
14,688 of 19,250 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 6.1 rooms.
How many Fountain Valley, CA households have no car?
933 households; 13,759 have two or more.