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Colton, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
53,798
Population
3,442/sq mi density
$69,581
Median Income
$26,757 per capita
$411,100
Home Value
$488,584 Zillow
$1,608
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
390
Violent Crime/100K
2,755 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,581 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$411,100 home value, $1,608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
390 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$411,100
46% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,608/mo
38% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
20% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
18,122
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$411,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$488,584
Median Sale Price
$485,000
Median List Price
$489,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
52.3%
Owner-Occupied
47.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,608/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,951/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
56 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
21.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$351
Active Inventory
51
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
52.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $411,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,584 |
| Median Sale Price | $485,000 |
| Median List Price | $489,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $351 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,608 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,951 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 56 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 21.6% |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Active Inventory | 51 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $351 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 47.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 52.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 18,122 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 34.5% |