At a Glance
Median Income
$57,699
$31,352 per capita
Home Value
$322,900
Zillow: $411,095
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
36.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
455/100K
937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
14.9% smoking rate
How Banning Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Banning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Banning a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Banning residents earn a median household income of $57,699 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,352. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Banning is $322,900 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,095. Median rent is $1,528/month, with 36.1% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Banning reports 455 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 937/100K. The murder rate is 15.5/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in Banning hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Banning has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population30,680
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density1,320/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,699
Per Capita$31,352
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
B+
Home Value$322,900
Rent$1,528
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$411,095
Housing Units11,985
Rent Burden36.1%
Crime
F
Violent455/100K
Property937/100K
Murder15.5/100K
Assault371/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation2,936 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries60
Did You Know?
Banning was founded in 1913.
The median home in Banning was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
18.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.