Moving to Fountain Valley, CA

About Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley is a central Orange County city known for two things: elementary schools and Mile Square Regional Park, the 640-acre regional park with lakes, golf and the annual Summerfest. The city is largely built out with mid-century homes, has a strong community-services culture, and sits within easy reach of both the coast and the Irvine job centers. Kingston Technology's headquarters gives it a tech anchor.

Home prices in Fountain Valley

The median listing price in Fountain Valley is $1,300,000.

Top places in Fountain Valley

• Mile Square Regional Park — lakes, golf courses, archery, and picnic grounds.
• Fountain Valley Recreation Center and Sports Park — the civic recreation hub.
• Kingston Technology headquarters campus — the city's tech landmark.
• The shops and dining along Brookhurst Street.
• Fountain Valley's Summerfest at Mile Square Park.
• The Center at Founders Village — senior and community center.
• Los Alamos Park — neighborhood park with sports fields.
• The Santa Ana River Trail access — bikeway to the coast and inland.

Commuting from Fountain Valley

• Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~45–60 minutes off-peak (roughly 38 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-405 north or SR-55 to I-5.
• Approximate drive to Irvine Spectrum: ~20–25 minutes via I-405 south.
• No Metrolink station in town; the nearest Orange County Line stations are Santa Ana and Irvine, roughly 10–15 minutes.
• Key freeways: I-405, SR-55, SR-22.

Fountain Valley FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Fountain Valley, CA?
  The median listing price in Fountain Valley is $1,300,000. Median listing home price · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24
• How is the commute from Fountain Valley, CA?
  Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~45–60 minutes off-peak (roughly 38 miles; longer with traffic). Route via I-405 north or SR-55 to I-5.

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