At a Glance
Median Income
$83,759
$28,310 per capita
Home Value
$357,200
Zillow: $459,076
Median Rent
$1,623/mo
49.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
606/100K
2,531/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
326 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Phelan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 6.8% (89% 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 $459,076. 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.
Safety & Crime
Phelan reports 606 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,531/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population18,059
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$83,759
Per Capita$28,310
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
A
Home Value$357,200
Rent$1,623
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$459,076
Housing Units5,247
Rent Burden49.0%
Crime
F
Violent606/100K
Property2,531/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking15.0%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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