At a Glance
Median Income
$172,188
$61,262 per capita
Home Value
$716,500
Zillow: $750,419
Median Rent
$1,778/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
0.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
8.8% 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+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 5.9% (64% 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 $750,419. 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.
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 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,961
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density1,650/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born19.1%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$172,188
Per Capita$61,262
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty0.2%
County GDP$24,442M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,246
Housing
A
Home Value$716,500
Rent$1,778
Ownership93.6%
Zillow$750,419
Housing Units1,102
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
19.1% 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.