At a Glance
Median Income
$100,382
$38,710 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $336,136
Median Rent
$897/mo
42.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.6%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
12.1% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pomona residents earn a median household income of $100,382 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,710. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pomona is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $336,136. Median rent is $897/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
34.6% of adults in Pomona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pomona has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population8,141
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,918/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born26.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,382
Per Capita$38,710
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$897
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$336,136
Housing Units2,567
Rent Burden42.3%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation56 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.6%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Pomona was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
26.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.