Homeland, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
6,060 Population 1,419/sq mi density
$54,863 Median Income $25,583 per capita
$189,600 Home Value $564,379 Zillow
$1,640 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,863 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$189,600 home value, $1,640/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Homeland, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,863
27% below
$25,583 per capita
Home Value
$189,600
33% below
Zillow: $564,379
Median Rent
$1,640/mo
41% above
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Homeland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Homeland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
67%
Rent
141%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Homeland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Homeland residents earn a median household income of $54,863 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,583. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Homeland is $189,600 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $564,379. Median rent is $1,640/month, with 27.2% 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 1978.

Education

9.3% of adults in Homeland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Homeland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population6,060
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,419/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born20.8%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,863
Per Capita$25,583
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,600
Rent$1,640
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$564,379
Housing Units2,241
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,647 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute40 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Homeland was built in 1978.
15.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
20.8% 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.