At a Glance
Median Income
$172,188
$61,262 per capita
Home Value
$716,500
Zillow: $709,837
Median Rent
$1,778/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pomona residents earn a median household income of $172,188 , which is 129% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,262. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,607 business establishments, including 835 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pomona is $716,500 , 154% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $709,837. Median rent is $1,778/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Pomona reports 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
60.0% of adults in Pomona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% above the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pomona has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,961
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,650/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$172,188
Per Capita$61,262
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.2%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A
Home Value$716,500
Rent$1,778
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$709,837
Housing Units1,102
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent224/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation564 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+32.2%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute37 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Pomona was founded in 1967.
The median home in Pomona was built in 1979.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 835 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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