In the pass beneath the Jurupa and San Gabriels Mountains sits the wind-swept city of Fontana. This Inland Empire city is a suburban community with a vibrant parks and recreation scene. Buyers are attracted to the area for its location, ease of commuting with other Inland Empire communities or even to Los Angeles, 50 miles west, convenience with shopping and dining, and proximity to a Kaiser Permanente Medical Center. “I had the opportunity to start my family in Fontana and want to continue to watch my family grow here,” says Ashley Arias, a long-time resident. “It is a safe and uplifting city that wants to see their community thrive. The city of Fontana is constantly at work, trying to make the city the best place to live. I have also learned that it is the perfect in-between for a city girl who wants to live a more suburban life.”
Fontana shows off it's rich history by keeping the historic movie theater in town.
Fontana is a new and upcoming city, with plenty of options for home buyers.
Fontana offers many parks and recreational activities for the residents.
Fontana Park Certified Farmers Market is a popular destination on the weekends for locals.
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An ideal location and highway access
“One of Fontana’s best features is the location,” says Arias. “It's surrounded by larger cities with tons to do. My daughter's school is a five-minute walk from my house. We have a large shopping center that’s a seven-minute drive from us and lots of parks within a ten-minute walk.” While the San Bernardino Omnitrans buses circulate in the neighborhood, most residents drive as they work outside of the city. Interstates 10 and 15 and Highway 210 run through the neighborhood providing plenty of ways to travel to various destinations. San Bernardino, Ontario and Riverside are all within a 15-mile radius of Fontana via I-10. San Bernardino and Ontario are both home to international airports. Closer to home, the city is the birthplace of Kaiser Permanente and the health care company still has a large presence in the city.
California and San Bernardino both experience higher rates of violent and property crimes than Fontana. Violent crimes declined from 2023, but property crime has experienced a slight uptick.
Fontana shopping centers and local restaurants
Multiple shopping centers are scattered throughout the town, so residents on any side of Fontana are a short drive or walk from stores. Fontana is home to several grocery store chains, such as WinCo Foods, Sprout and Staters Bros. There are also local convenience stores and Hispanic specialty grocers.
Sierra Avenue and Historic Route 66 are the main restaurant thoroughfares in Fontana. The dining scene is varied, with options ranging from casual Vietnamese pho spots to authentic Mexican restaurants like La Tapatia, which serves burritos, pozole and other specialty dishes. Salvi’s Pupuseria, a Salvadorean restaurant and Mi Flor Mayor Coffee are other local favorites. Residents also have access to chains like Dave’s Hot Chicken and King Taco.
When lunch time comes around, Fontana residents enjoy a bite at La Tapatia Mexican Grill.
Stater Bros. Markets and other grocery stores cater to the Fontana residents.
All Fontana pho lovers can head over to T-Pho for their next pho fix.
Cardenas Markets offers residents of Fontana a Mexican approach to buying groceries.
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Events for everyone
“Fontana does a great job of trying to include all demographics when they plan their city programs,” says Arias. “I have visited only a few other cities where so many people come out for city-hosted events.” the Fontana Car Show allows locals to show off their classic cars, enjoy live music and get to know other car enthusiasts. Farmers’ markets, road races and triathlons take advantage of Fontana’s average of 285 days of sun. Spring Street Night Market is a family-friendly event with food, music, and vendors held multiple evenings throughout the year. The Fontana Days festival serves as a fundraiser for local events and national charities. The city hosts a tree lighting ceremony during the holidays and the Fontana Christmas Parade fills Sierra Avenue. The Festival of Winter is usually held on the same day as the parade and features rides, live entertainment, and photo opportunities with Santa.
Fontana residents love all the different vendors at the Certified Farmers Market.
The annual Route 66 Car Show of Fontana is one of the larger day filled car events.
Fontana Days Parade is where tradition meets celebration.
Get your dance on at the Spring Street Night Market, held annually in Fontana.
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Newer homes in north Fontana
“Most people buying in Fontana are looking for a bigger house for less money,” says Luis Sanchez, real estate agent with Town & Country Real Estate. Fontana homes sell for a median of $630,000, offering a suburban alternative to San Bernardino. Sanchez says Fontana homes are mostly from the late 20th century, but there are some new developments that tend to be pricier. Central Fontana consists of grid-style blocks of mid-century housing, expanding into the 1980s and '90s subdivisions of larger Modern Traditional homes. The new development is concentrated to the north of the city. Citrus Heights, a newer neighborhood in north Fontana, offers larger homes at a larger price point of a $690,000 median. Rancho Fontana is another newer, northward neighborhood selling for a median of $660,000. Buyers should be aware that all areas of Fontana are at risk of earthquakes.
A lot of neighborhoods in Fontana consist of cult-de-sacs and private streets.
Newly constructed homes have a modern aesthetic in Fontana, CA,
Sunsets are breathtaking over the hills in south Fontana.
Find spacious newly built homes when living in the Fontana community.
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Over 40 parks serve Fontana
Fontana residents have over 40 parks, sports facilities and community centers at their disposal. “In our neighborhood, we have lots of parks within a ten-minute walk,” says Arias. “I have very limited backyard space, so outdoor recreational spaces were a must for us.” The city is also surrounded by mountains and hiking trails that offer views of the city below and the San Bernardino range. Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park is the largest park in the city and is known for its winding trails up Jurupa Mountain. Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center offers city-sponsored clubs and fitness classes for Fontana citizens. Locals can also enroll in aquatics, dance, martial arts, and more programs.
Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park is a great place hiking spot for Fontana residents.
Jessie Turner Health and Fitness Community Center offers many activities for Fontana locals.
Fontana Pickleball Club showing their support for the community.
The Fontana Soccer Complex is a popular soccer park for the soccer players of Fontana.
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Kids attend award winning schools
The city is served by the Fontana Unified School District. The network of over 50 schools earned an overall grade of B from Niche. In 2024, over 30 Fontana Unified Schools earned California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Implementation Awards in categories from silver to platinum. Chaffey College has a Fontana Campus, which has about 2,500 students and offers a range of majors including sociology, child development and psychology. Students can also apply to the other multiple colleges and universities in the Inland Empire.
High School students of Fontana can serve at Summit High School.
Etiwanda Eagles showing off their pride in the city of Fontana.
Parents of Fontana are within walking distance of most schools in the area.
Heritage Intermediate School welcomes all Fontana students ready to learn.
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