Welcome to the gorgeous city of Fontana, California. This is a community that truly has it all. A spectacular view of the mountains, sparkling beaches, and even spans of desert areas are all a part of the landscape of this beautiful city. Fontana is no stranger to the silver screen. Perhaps you have already seen this city as a backdrop for such movies as Terminator 2, Judgment Day and In Dreams.

Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County.. Located in the heart of the inland Empire region of southern California, the City of Fontana is a fast-growing community known for its varied and colorful history, and for some of its important new local landmarks. Originally a rural town known for an abundance of chicken ranches, hog

Fontana is proud to offer a premier golf course. Situated at the foot of the San Bernardino Mountains is the Sierra Lakes Golf Club. This eighteen-hole championship course offers a challenge to the golfer and fine clubhouse amenities. For recreation at a faster pace, the California Speedway is located on Fontana's western border.

Art, culture, science, education, and a rich history, all come to a head in this state of the art community. The Mary Vagle Nature Center is chock full of hiking trails and wildlife. Classes surrounding the theme of nature are offered seasonally. History buffs would appreciate a trip to the Fontana Farms Ranch House. Located on Pepper Avenue, a tourist can get a peek at early farm life. Popular exhibits include a winepress, blacksmithing, and several rooms in the house decorated in the early 1800's motif. The Civic Auditorium seats 1,000 people and is committed to keeping the arts alive here in Fontana. Providing an ideal venue for entertainment, the Civic Center truly keeps its thumb on the pulse of the art society.

Education is on the top of the priority list here in this fast growing community. The Fontana Unified School District offers thirty-eight schools that teach pre-school through adult education. The Fontana school district enjoys nation wide recognition for fast growth in student achievement. Graduates of Fontana schools continue to be life long learners, responsible citizens, effective communicators and quality producers. Eleven colleges and universities right in the Fontana area offer higher education for students of all ages.

Fontana also knows that fun is an important part of everyone's day. With this in mind, the city has built the Fontana Skate Park that is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. The park offers four bowls to accompany four different skill levels and street elements that continue to challenge the skate border or in line skater.

The city of Fontana offers a full range of services to its residents. Full time police, paramedics, parks and recreation, and planning and development name just a few. The Housing and Business Development Department keep the city on the cutting edge of residential and commercial rehabilitation loans and economic development programs. Many major distribution centers are also situated in Fontana including the Target Warehouse and Distribution Center, Sears, Mercedes-Benz, and the Home Shopping Network.

The Metrolink rail service to the greater Los Angeles area runs right through the center of the city. Fontana is an excellent choice of living for those folks who enjoy the fast pace of life and desire several living options, yet away from the more hectic pace of the Los Angeles area.

Housing Cost

There is a wide range of housing options here in Fontana. Condominiums and Town Houses start at $199,999 for a typical, spacious, three bedroom, two bathroom unit. A beautiful single-family ranch style home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms with a square footage of 1,300 feet would be about $265,000. A stunning, showcase home with four bedrooms and two and a half baths and over 1,800 square feet of living space cost $340,000. A glamorous home that you would expect to find here in southern California, complete with three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and several more luxuries amenities sprawled out on over 2,900 square feet of living space would cost you $525,000.

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 150,198. Fontana covers 36.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,232 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 92334, 92335, 92336, 92337 - Area code: 909

Climate

Fontana, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 95.00 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 44.30 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Fontana is 14.77 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 3.50 Inches.

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