At a Glance
Median Income
$62,232
$37,862 per capita
Home Value
$248,200
Zillow: $268,150
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
269 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
3.3 / 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 $62,232 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,862. 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 271 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barstow is $248,200 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,150. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Barstow reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,194/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Barstow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barstow has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population76
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans76.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,232
Per Capita$37,862
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A
Home Value$248,200
Rent
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$268,150
Housing Units34
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,194/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death13,026/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation1,387 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Barstow was built in 1993.
45.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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