Fountain Valley Apartments and Rentals

Fountain Valley, Calif., is located in Southern California, close to Disneyland, the John Wayne Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and other Golden State attractions. This city was incorporated in 1957, and its motto, "A Nice Place to Live," holds true for many of its residents. With well-managed parkways and streets, exceptional year-round weather and 20 parks, it's easy to see why many people pursue Fountain Valley apartments for rent.

The U.S. Census Bureau noted that Fountain Valley had a population of about 55,000 residents in 2010, the majority of whom were between the ages of 18 and 65. The city consists of roughly nine miles of land, and contains approximately 6,134 people per square mile. When newcomers relocate to Fountain Valley, they're likely to find a wide range of amenities, attractions, entertainment and recreational opportunities.

Residents may not realize it from the city's current appearance, but Fountain Valley was once filled with swamps. In fact, locals often called Fountain Valley and its surrounding areas "Gospel Swamps" from the 1880s to the 1900s.

While this may have been the case more than 100 years ago, the city has improved. In the 1930s, its local economy began developing truck crops - including asparagus, beans, cabbage, cauliflower, corn, spinach, squash and more - and these are still produced by many farmers in the area today.

Those who consider apartments for rent in Fountain Valley, CA, might find this city is "A Nice Place to Live" in terms of its public facilities. The city has two fishing lakes, concession-operated bike and paddle boat operations, a variety of picnic areas and several picnic shelters. The shelters give businesses and individuals comfortable spots to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family.

Fountain Valley strives to be "A Nice Place to Work," and local companies come from a mix of fields. Blogaton Social Media, Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Tenent Inc. are among the city's top employers. Meanwhile, companies such as Allergan Inc., Anaheim City Hall and the Boeing Co. are a few of the major employers in Fountain Valley's neighboring cities.

When newcomers check out the apartments for rent in Fountain Valley, they might consider the public school system in the area. The Fountain Valley School District serves Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach students, providing access to seven elementary schools and three middle schools.

Fountain Valley is also home to Coastline Community College, offering courses to help locals obtain Associate in Arts or Associate in Science degrees.

It might be slightly more expensive to live in rentals in Fountain Valley than other places in the United States. The U.S. Census Bureau notes that this city had a percentage of residents below the poverty level of 6.2 from 2006 to 2010, while the Golden State's percentage was 13.7 during that time frame.

Fountain Valley is an excellent spot for history buffs and outdoors enthusiasts alike. Places like the Shroud Center of Southern California, Fountain Valley Art Center and Festival Ballet Theatre are located in or around the city and give those who enjoy culture and history a chance to see a variety of exhibits and take different types of classes. Fountain Valley also has Boomers!, a family entertainment center, as well as the David L. Baker Memorial Golf Course and Mile Square Park, which are enjoyable spots for those who enjoy recreational activities.

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