Mentone, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
9,487 Population
$70,466 Median Income
$414,200 Home Value
$1,390 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
37.2 yrs Median Age
22.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.4
Economy
3.4
Affordability
2.8
Education

People

Population9,487
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,553/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 58.2%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$70,466
Per Capita Income$37,463
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty Rate4.6%
County GDP$351,753M

Housing

3.4/5
Home Value (Census)$414,200
Zillow Value$509,934
Median Rent$1,390
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Depression21.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul54° / 79°
Rain13 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+87.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)67

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Work From Home9.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Mentone Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,466
Home Value$414,200
Median Rent$1,390
Poverty Rate4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
Unemployment1.2%
Avg Temperature65.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population9,487
Population Density1,553 per sq mi
Median Age37.2 years
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 58.2% Black 5.5% Hispanic 1.5% Other 34.8%
White58.2%
Black or African American5.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races34.8%

Language

English Only74.6%
Spanish Speakers25.4%
English 74.6% Spanish 25.4%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.3%
Health Insurance94.2%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,466
Per Capita Income$37,463
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,565
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.2%
Poverty Rate4.6%
Total Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation8,853
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Retail Stores9,811
Manufacturing4,357
Total Establishments148,394

Industry Mix

Restaurants 8,853 Healthcare 13,951 Retail 9,811 Manufacturing 4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$116,511
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,097

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time27.3 min
Work From Home9.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

47% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$414,200
Zillow Home Value Index$509,934

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$409,500
Price Per Sq Ft$328
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio100.2%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory9

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.7%

Rental Costs

20% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,390
Zillow Rent Index$2,500

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,097
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.44%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes10.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression21.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.2%
Regular Checkup69.7%
Premature Death Rate5,325 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)13,951
Restaurants (County)8,853

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

54°F Jan 79°F Jul
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Average65.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation12.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,833 ft (559 m)
Land Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density1,553 per sq mi
Latitude34.0606°
Longitude-117.1150°
County FIPS06059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Democrat +2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
High School+87.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,553 per sq mi
Land Area6.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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