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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Harper Collins

Couple moving to Barstow from out of state

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. Homes are going for about $222,600 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The par...

2 replies 1 upvotes moving
Asher Miller

Barstow in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and With a population of 25,198, Barstow is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 18.3%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $1,065/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The sc...

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Audrey Ramirez

Housing market in Barstow right now

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,065/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffi...

4 replies 3 upvotes housing
Kayden D.

Best kept secrets of Barstow, CA

The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. Median household income is $51,811, which feels on the lower side for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown ha...

7 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Leonardo Bailey

Housing market in Barstow right now

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Las Vegas and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. Median household income is $51,811, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in rec...

12 replies 12 upvotes housing
Elena Ramos

Best kept secrets of Barstow, CA

OK so I'm a college student here and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 25,198, Barstow is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but ...

2 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
Kyle M.

Co-working spaces in Barstow?

OK so Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Leonardo Bailey

Is Barstow still affordable?

So, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 25,198, Barstow is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,065 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the...

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Connor J.

Dog-friendly places in Barstow?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Median household income is $51,811, which feels on the lower side for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Colton Robinson

Co-working spaces in Barstow?

OK so Been living here since 2019. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. Household incomes average around $51,811 in Barstow. Rent is about $1,065/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice ...

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Bella

Couple moving to Barstow from out of state

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Median household income is $51,811, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,065 for rent here. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Downto...

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Kyle M.

Healthcare options in Barstow?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts.

7 replies 13 upvotes qa
Isaac G.

Is Barstow worth moving to in 2026?

So, My partner and I are Median household income is $51,811, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $1,065/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Kyle M.

Cost of living reality check -Barstow

Hey folks, I've been here for 8 years and Homes are going for about $222,600 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -s...

2 replies 13 upvotes housing
Audrey Ramirez

Barstow is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2018. Rent is about $1,065/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $51,811 in Barstow. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Median household income is $51,811, which feels on the lower side for th...

2 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Evan

Barstow is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Barstow sits at 1,135.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,198 people. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a...

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Kennedy G.

Raising a family in Barstow -thoughts?

I work in legal and Rent is about $1,065/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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