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San Bernardino, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
221,774 Population 3,571/sq mi density
$63,988 Median Income $23,980 per capita
$384,900 Home Value $483,764 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 37.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 332 sunny days/yr
1,319 Violent Crime/100K 4,190 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,988 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$384,900 home value, $1,433/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,319 violent crimes/100K (247% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

San Bernardino, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,988
15% below
$23,980 per capita
Home Value
$384,900
37% above
Zillow: $483,764
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
23% above
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,319/100K
247% above
4,190/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
332 sunny days/yr

How San Bernardino Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows San Bernardino's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
137%
Rent
123%
Poverty
128%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
347%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Bernardino a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Bernardino residents earn a median household income of $63,988 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,980. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% 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 San Bernardino is $384,900 , 37% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,764. Median rent is $1,433/month, with 37.7% 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.

Safety & Crime

San Bernardino reports 1,319 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 247% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,190/100K. The murder rate is 21.2/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in San Bernardino hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Bernardino has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.

Data Overview

People

Population221,774
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density3,571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,988
Per Capita$23,980
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B
Home Value$384,900
Rent$1,433
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$483,764
Housing Units65,815
Rent Burden37.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,319/100K
Property4,190/100K
Murder21.2/100K
Assault815/100K
Burglary936/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days332/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation1,201 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+73.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations159
Libraries67

Did You Know?

San Bernardino was founded in 1854.
The median home in San Bernardino was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.