At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$31,102 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $145,535
Violent Crime
370/100K
2,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barstow residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barstow is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,535. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Safety & Crime
Barstow reports 370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,063/100K.
Education
5.7% of adults in Barstow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barstow has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population43
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density391/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans35.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$31,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$145,535
Housing Units35
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent370/100K
Property2,063/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation569 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Barstow was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.