Median Income
$28,693
62% lower than US avg
Home Value
$77,100
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.8%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$667
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
35.5%
186% higher than US avg
How Pomona Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population243
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$28,693
Per Capita$17,072
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty35.5%
Commute55 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,100
Rent$667
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$248,378
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+67.4%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute55 min
Broadband85.0%
Is Pomona a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Pomona receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Pomona has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Pomona is $28,693, 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 35.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 55 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Pomona is $77,100, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 67.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Pomona has a population of 243 with a density of 68 people per square mile. The median age is 59.0 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.9%), with 9.1% Hispanic.
Population
59.0yrs
Median Age
52% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.0% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 5.0% |
| 63% below US avg |
The median household income in Pomona is $28,693, which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 35.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 55 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $28,693 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $17,072 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 35.5% |
| 186% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 54.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
The median home value in Pomona is $77,100, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $667 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $248,378.
Home Values
| Census Median | $77,100 |
| 73% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,378 |
| Median List Price | $279,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $279,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $129 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 3 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $667 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 35.7% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Pomona, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 29.7% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Pomona vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 27.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 86.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
Food & Exercise