At a Glance
Median Income
$63,988
$23,980 per capita
Home Value
$384,900
Zillow: $492,161
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
897/100K
2,921/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
73.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Bernardino a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 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 6.5% (81% 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 $492,161. 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 897 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 136% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,921/100K. The murder rate is 11.2/100K.
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 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population221,774
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density3,571/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born22.8%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,988
Per Capita$23,980
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B
Home Value$384,900
Rent$1,433
Ownership48.5%
Zillow$492,161
Housing Units65,815
Rent Burden37.7%
Crime
F
Violent897/100K
Property2,921/100K
Murder11.2/100K
Assault595/100K
Burglary455/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI54 (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.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
22.8% 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.