Much like the surrounding areas, it is significantly less expensive compared to the country as a whole. It is a lot less expensive compared to the city of Rochester.
Home prices
The median home in Fountain is valued at $129,900. Compared to other places in this area this is about $5,480 (4%) higher.It is about $87,600 (40%) lower compared to the US as a whole, and it is about $70,200 (35%) lower in comparison to the city of Rochester.
Rents
In Fountain the median rent is $620 per month. It is roughly $7 (1%) lower in comparison to its nearby areas.In comparison to the rest of the country it is approximately $442 (41%) lower, and in comparison to the city of Rochester it is roughly $354 (36%) lower.
Nearby places
Preston
Preston is roughly 4 miles southeast from Fountain. Its housing prices are a little less expensive. Preston's median home value is $117,100, which comes out to $12,800 (10%) lower than Fountain. The rent there is a little less expensive. The median monthly rent in Preston is $544, which works out to $76 (13%) lower than Fountain.
Wykoff
Wykoff is approximately 6 miles west of Fountain. Its housing prices are substantially less expensive. The median home in Wykoff costs $86,400, which works out to $43,500 (50%) lower than Fountain. Rent there is a bit more expensive. Wykoff's median monthly rent is $752, which works out to $132 (17%) higher than Fountain.
Chatfield
Chatfield is roughly 6 miles north of Fountain. The real estate prices there are somewhat more expensive. The price of the median home in Chatfield is $171,700, which is $41,800 (24%) higher than Fountain. Its rents are a bit more expensive. The median monthly rent in Chatfield is $722, which works out to $102 (14%) higher than Fountain.
Lanesboro
Lanesboro is approximately 7 miles east from Fountain. The housing prices there are somewhat more expensive. Lanesboro's median home value is $140,100, which works out to $10,200 (7%) higher than Fountain. Rents there are a little less expensive. The median monthly rent in Lanesboro is $525, which works out to $95 (18%) lower than Fountain.
Spring Valley
Spring Valley is about 11 miles west from Fountain. Housing prices there are a bit less expensive. The median home in Spring Valley costs $106,800, which comes out to $23,100 (21%) lower than Fountain. Rents there are a bit less expensive. The median monthly rent in Spring Valley is $590, which works out to $30 (5%) lower than Fountain.