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    Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Fontana, CA

    25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.

    Population: 209,2792026 Data

    Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Fontana, CA — Key Takeaways

    Fontana has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Oasis CDP with a median home value of $34,500.

    Fontana has a population of 209,279, a median household income of $93,230, an unemployment rate of 9.1%. The median home value citywide is $506,600, which is 80% above the national average of $281,900.

    Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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    Top 3 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

    Patton Village CDP

    87/100

    Up-and-Coming Score

    $66,600

    North Edwards CDP

    83/100

    Up-and-Coming Score

    $86,700

    Baker CDP

    81/100

    Up-and-Coming Score

    $96,100
    Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods
    Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Fontana ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
    #NeighborhoodScore
    		Patton Village CDP87
    		North Edwards CDP83
    		Baker CDP81
    4
    		Oasis CDP79
    5
    		Mesa Verde CDP78
    6
    		Desert Edge CDP76
    7
    		West Point CDP75
    8
    		Big River CDP75
    9
    		Sky Valley CDP74
    10
    		Kettleman City CDP73
    11
    		Parkwood CDP72
    12
    		Lenwood CDP70
    13
    		Ducor CDP70
    14
    		Strathmore CDP68
    15
    		Boron CDP67
    16
    		Nice CDP66
    17
    		Maxwell CDP64
    18
    		West Park CDP62
    19
    		Valley Acres CDP62
    20
    		Pala CDP58
    21
    		Chester CDP53
    22
    		Pacheco CDP52
    23
    		Johnstonville CDP45
    24
    		Wilkerson CDP39
    25
    		Camanche Village CDP19

    Rankings by Category

    Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Fontana for each growth-potential metric.

    Most Affordable

    Lowest median home value

    1. 1
      Oasis CDP
      $34,500
    2. 2
      Desert Edge CDP
      $53,600
    3. 3
      Patton Village CDP
      $66,600
    4. 4
      North Edwards CDP
      $86,700
    5. 5
      Baker CDP
      $96,100
    Safest

    Lowest violent crime rate

    1. 1
      Oasis CDP
      5.0 per 1K
    2. 2
      Desert Edge CDP
      5.0 per 1K
    3. 3
      Lenwood CDP
      5.0 per 1K
    4. 4
      Strathmore CDP
      5.0 per 1K
    5. 5
      Boron CDP
      5.0 per 1K
    Highest Income

    Highest median household income

    1. 1
      Camanche Village CDP
      $151,390
    2. 2
      Wilkerson CDP
      $103,409
    3. 3
      Pacheco CDP
      $100,904
    4. 4
      Johnstonville CDP
      $93,375
    5. 5
      Pala CDP
      $91,875
    How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Fontana

    Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.

    Affordability vs City Average
    30% weight
    Walkability & Transit
    25% weight
    Job Market (Unemployment)
    20% weight
    Safety
    15% weight
    Environment (Air Quality)
    10% weight

    Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.

    Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Fontana?
    The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Fontana are: Patton Village CDP, North Edwards CDP, Baker CDP, Oasis CDP, Mesa Verde CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.
    Which neighborhoods in Fontana are still affordable but improving?
    The most affordable up-and-coming neighborhood in Fontana is Oasis CDP with a median home value of $34,500. The national median is $281,900.
    Is Fontana a good place to buy property for appreciation?
    Fontana has a median home value of $506,600. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.
    What is the median household income in Fontana?
    The median household income in Fontana, CA is $93,230. The national median is $74,580.

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