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Fontana, CA vs Highland Park, CA

Fontana, CA vs Highland Park, CA: What the data shows

Fontana, CA is in Fontana, CA while Highland Park, CA is in Highland Park, CA — both in the same state. On home prices, Fontana, CA is the more affordable option at $406,600 median — $444,100 less than Highland Park, CA's $850,700. WYLT rates Fontana, CA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Highland Park, CA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Fontana, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Highland Park, CA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Fontana, CA has Low flood risk and Highland Park, CA has Low flood risk.

Highland Park, CA is the more walkable neighborhood. Fontana, CA scores 2/100 (car-dependent) versus Highland Park, CA's 57/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Fontana, CA rates 5/10 and Highland Park, CA rates 5/10.

CategoryFontana, CAHighland Park, CA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$407K

Lower price

$851K
Median Rent$2K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$70K$89K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerate

More stable

High
Getting Around
Walk Score2/10057/100

More walkable

Transit Score14/10042/100

Better transit

Bike ScoreN/A48/100

More bikeable

Commute57 min12 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools5/105/10
Best for
FamiliesFirst‑time buyersAffordable housing seekers
Young ProfessionalsCommutersFamilies with children

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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