Fontana, California, is located in San Bernardino County. It has a population of about 196,000 which makes it the second most populated city in the county and the 20th most populated city in the state. Fontana has become known as a regional hub for the trucking industry.
Fontana was founded in 1913 and began as a rural, agricultural community. The town was transformed during World War II when Henry J. Kaiser built one of only two steel mills located west of the Mississippi. Fontana experiences a desert climate and is frequently affected by the strong, hot and dry Santa Ana winds making it quite hot in the summertime.
Fontana Homes for Sale and Real Estate
The city of Fontana has experienced rapid growth in recent years. There are many large, new residential developments in what was formally an undeveloped part of the city in the north. The city has also recently annexed several unincorporated but developed island areas in San Bernardino county.
Fontana Neighborhoods
Fontana is divided into several neighborhoods, each with its own style and characteristics. The neighborhoods can be defined as:
Bellgrove
California Landings
Central Fontana
Downtown Fontana
Empire Center
Fontana Gateway
Heritage Village
Hunter's Ridge
Jurupa Industrial Park
Morningstone
North Fontana
Northgate
Rancho Fontana
Sierra Lakes
South Park
Southridge
Southwest Industrial Park
Summit Heights
Walnut Village
West End
Fontana Economy and Employment Opportunities
Arguably the biggest influence on Fontana's local economy is the Auto Club Speedway. The race course brings tens of thousands of fans to the area for a few days each year which has a big impact on the local hospitality industry.
In addition, the local economy relies heavily on trucking-based industries. Several trucking dealerships are located in the city as well as industrial sales centers and product distribution centers. There are also many small building materials manufacturers, auto dealerships and salvage yards.
Fontana has several shopping centers that also contribute to the economy including the Summit Heights Gateway / Falcon Ridge Town Center and the Palm Court.
The top employers in Fontana are:
One of the most well-known attractions in Fontana is the Lewis Library and Technology Center. It is the largest library in the San Bernardino County Library System. Other activities, points of interest and local events in Fontana include:
Fontana has developed into a hub for the trucking industry because of its close proximity to many major highways and freeways including I-10, I-15, SR 66 and SR 210. Commuter rail service is provided by Metrolink. Local bus service is offered by Omnitrans. The nearest airport is the LA/Ontario International Airport.
