At a Glance
Median Income
$69,581
$26,757 per capita
Home Value
$411,100
Zillow: $495,001
Median Rent
$1,608/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
403/100K
2,124/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
75.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.8% smoking rate
How Colton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colton 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
Colton residents earn a median household income of $69,581 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,757. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colton is $411,100 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,001. Median rent is $1,608/month, with 34.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Colton reports 403 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,124/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Colton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colton has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population53,798
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density3,442/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born23.4%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$69,581
Per Capita$26,757
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$411,100
Rent$1,608
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$495,001
Housing Units18,122
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent403/100K
Property2,124/100K
Murder5.6/100K
Assault267/100K
Burglary303/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation942 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+75.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Colton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
23.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.