At a Glance
Median Income
$51,811
$25,531 per capita
Home Value
$222,600
Zillow: $266,337
Median Rent
$1,065/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,108/100K
2,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.8% smoking rate
How Barstow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barstow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barstow 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
Barstow residents earn a median household income of $51,811 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,531. The unemployment rate stands at 10.3% (186% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barstow is $222,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,337. Median rent is $1,065/month, with 31.9% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Barstow reports 1,108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 192% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,748/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.
Education
11.1% of adults in Barstow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barstow has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population25,198
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density610/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born9.9%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,811
Per Capita$25,531
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199
Housing
A
Home Value$222,600
Rent$1,065
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$266,337
Housing Units9,935
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,108/100K
Property2,748/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault749/100K
Burglary657/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain5.0 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation2,653 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries48
Did You Know?
Barstow was founded in 1947.
The median home in Barstow was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.