Phelan, CA

Full City Profile · California · Los Angeles County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
18,059 Population 301/sq mi density
$83,759 Median Income $28,310 per capita
$357,200 Home Value $466,575 Zillow
$1,623 Median Rent 49.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$83,759 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$357,200 home value, $1,623/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Phelan, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,759
11% above
$28,310 per capita
Home Value
$357,200
27% above
Zillow: $466,575
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
40% above
49.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
59% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Phelan Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
127%
Rent
140%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Phelan 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

Phelan residents earn a median household income of $83,759 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,310. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Phelan is $357,200 , 27% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,575. Median rent is $1,623/month, with 49.0% 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 1991.

Education

13.9% of adults in Phelan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Phelan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 80.

Data Overview

People

Population18,059
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$83,759
Per Capita$28,310
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607

Housing

A
Home Value$357,200
Rent$1,623
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$466,575
Housing Units5,247
Rent Burden49.0%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI80 (Moderate)
Elevation3,809 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute48 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries258

Did You Know?

The median home in Phelan was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.