At a Glance
Median Income
$78,869
$28,131 per capita
Home Value
$569,600
Zillow: $682,283
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
716/100K
2,773/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.3% smoking rate
How Pomona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pomona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pomona a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pomona residents earn a median household income of $78,869 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,131. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Pomona is $569,600 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $682,283. Median rent is $1,738/month, with 34.6% 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 1965.
Safety & Crime
Pomona reports 716 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,773/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Pomona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
74.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pomona has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population148,391
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density6,457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born32.7%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$78,869
Per Capita$28,131
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$569,600
Rent$1,738
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$682,283
Housing Units43,212
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent716/100K
Property2,773/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault447/100K
Burglary420/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation850 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+74.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations29
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Pomona was founded in 1888.
The median home in Pomona was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
32.7% 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.