At a Glance
Median Income
$85,681
$39,966 per capita
Home Value
$373,300
Zillow: $342,388
Median Rent
$1,725/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
12.6% smoking rate
How Running Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Running Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Running Springs a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Running Springs residents earn a median household income of $85,681 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,966. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% 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 Running Springs is $373,300 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,388. Median rent is $1,725/month, with 34.7% 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 1972.
Education
35.6% of adults in Running Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Running Springs has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population5,043
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,201/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,681
Per Capita$39,966
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
A
Home Value$373,300
Rent$1,725
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$342,388
Housing Units3,564
Rent Burden34.7%
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,951 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute40 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Running Springs was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
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.