At a Glance
Median Income
$68,419
$19,480 per capita
Home Value
$318,300
Zillow: $397,567
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
36.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
565/100K
1,008/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
16.1% smoking rate
How Adelanto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Adelanto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Adelanto a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Adelanto residents earn a median household income of $68,419 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,480. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Adelanto is $318,300 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $397,567. Median rent is $1,389/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Adelanto reports 565 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,008/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Adelanto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Adelanto has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.
Data Overview
People
Population38,010
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density719/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born17.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,419
Per Capita$19,480
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
A
Home Value$318,300
Rent$1,389
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$397,567
Housing Units9,838
Rent Burden36.0%
Crime
F
Violent565/100K
Property1,008/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault434/100K
Burglary139/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking16.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain5.6 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation2,867 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute46 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258
Did You Know?
Adelanto was founded in 1915.
The median home in Adelanto was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
17.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.