At a Glance
Median Income
$78,869
$28,131 per capita
Home Value
$569,600
Zillow: $685,862
Median Rent
$1,738/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
615/100K
2,754/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
74.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
322 sunny days/yr
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+
2.5 / 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 4.0% (11% 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 $685,862. 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 615 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,754/100K. The murder rate is 7.9/100K.
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 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population148,391
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density6,457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,869
Per Capita$28,131
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$569,600
Rent$1,738
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$685,862
Housing Units43,212
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent615/100K
Property2,754/100K
Murder7.9/100K
Assault317/100K
Burglary534/100K
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
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.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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