At a Glance
Median Income
$106,438
$40,453 per capita
Home Value
$656,500
Zillow: $754,203
Median Rent
$2,136/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
1,737/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
10.8% smoking rate
How Corona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Corona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Corona 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
Corona residents earn a median household income of $106,438 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,453. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% 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 Corona is $656,500 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $754,203. Median rent is $2,136/month, with 33.6% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Corona reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,737/100K. The murder rate is 1.2/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Corona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Corona has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population158,839
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density3,982/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born24.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,438
Per Capita$40,453
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$656,500
Rent$2,136
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$754,203
Housing Units48,403
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property1,737/100K
Murder1.2/100K
Assault156/100K
Burglary244/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation827 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Corona was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
24.2% 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.