| Summary | National Percentile | Rank vs Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | 78th | Best |
| Demographics | 23rd | Poor |
| Amenities | 44th | Good |
Multifamily Valuation
| Property Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 W Rialto Ave, Fontana, CA, 92335, US |
| Region / Metro | Fontana |
| Year of Construction | 1985 |
| Units | 50 |
| Transaction Date | 2005-08-04 |
| Transaction Price | $5,300,000 |
| Buyer | Powerhouse Marketing, Inc. |
| Seller | Peter Su |
1531 W Rialto Ave, Fontana Multifamily Investment
Neighborhood occupancy has held above the national median with a high renter-occupied share, pointing to durable leasing fundamentals according to WDSuite’s CRE market data. Positioned in the Inland Empire, the asset benefits from steady renter demand supported by a high-cost ownership market.
This Fontana location sits within an Urban Core neighborhood rated B and competitive among Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario neighborhoods (ranked 443 of 997). Neighborhood occupancy is above the national median and the renter-occupied share is high, indicating depth of tenant demand and support for lease stability at comparable properties.
Everyday convenience is a relative strength: grocery access ranks near the top locally (40 of 997) and in the top quartile nationally (96th percentile), while childcare density is also a top performer (95th percentile). By contrast, café, park, and pharmacy counts are limited within the immediate neighborhood, suggesting residents rely on broader trade-area amenities.
Home values in the area are elevated versus many U.S. neighborhoods (national percentile ~77) and the value-to-income ratio trends high (88th percentile). For multifamily owners, this high-cost ownership market supports renter reliance on apartments and can aid retention and pricing power, though lease management should account for affordability pressures signaled by a rent-to-income ratio near 0.29 at the neighborhood level.
The property’s 1985 vintage is newer than the neighborhood average construction year (1978). That positioning can be competitive against older stock, while investors should still plan for targeted modernization of interiors and building systems to sustain performance. Within a 3-mile radius, demographics show modest population growth and a larger increase in households historically, with projections indicating further household expansion and income gains—factors that can expand the renter pool and support occupancy at stabilized assets, based on commercial real estate analysis from WDSuite.
Relative to U.S. neighborhoods, this area trends safer than average overall (crime metrics sit above the national median). Within the metro, its crime position is also stronger than the median (ranked 277 of 997), indicating comparatively favorable conditions at the neighborhood scale rather than block level.
Breakouts suggest violent and property offense indicators benchmark in the upper national percentiles (roughly mid‑80s to low‑90s), a positive comparative signal. Short‑term movement, however, shows a recent uptick in estimated property offenses year over year, so investors may want to underwrite routine security measures and monitor trendlines alongside local management practices.
Nearby corporate offices provide a diversified employment base that supports renter demand and commute convenience, notably Kinder Morgan, General Mills, Waste Management, and McKesson Medical Surgical.
- Kinder Morgan — energy infrastructure offices (3.4 miles)
- General Mills — consumer foods offices (9.1 miles)
- Waste Management — environmental services offices (17.6 miles)
- Mckesson Medical Surgical — healthcare distribution offices (18.2 miles)
1531 W Rialto Ave is positioned in a renter‑heavy Fontana neighborhood where occupancy trends above the national median and homeownership costs are elevated versus many U.S. areas—factors that support a deep tenant base and steady leasing. The 1985 vintage is newer than the local average, offering competitive positioning against older stock with potential to realize incremental value through selective renovations and systems upgrades. According to CRE market data from WDSuite, neighborhood rent levels and NOI per unit benchmarks sit above national medians, aligning with a thesis centered on durable demand rather than outsized growth assumptions.
Within a 3‑mile radius, households have grown faster than population and are projected to increase further alongside notable income gains, expanding the renter pool and supporting occupancy stability. Amenity access favors essentials like grocery and childcare, while limited café and park density suggests relying on the broader trade area—considerations for marketing and lease retention strategies.
- Renter‑oriented neighborhood with occupancy above national median supports stable cash flows
- 1985 vintage competes well against older stock; targeted upgrades can enhance yield
- Elevated ownership costs reinforce multifamily demand and potential pricing power
- 3‑mile household and income growth expands the tenant base and supports occupancy
- Risks: limited café/park access and a recent uptick in property offenses warrant prudent operations and leasing oversight