Yucaipa, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
54,348 Population 1,923/sq mi density
$92,401 Median Income $38,468 per capita
$466,000 Home Value $573,373 Zillow
$1,661 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
350 Violent Crime/100K 834 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$92,401 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$466,000 home value, $1,661/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Yucaipa, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,401
23% above
$38,468 per capita
Home Value
$466,000
65% above
Zillow: $573,373
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
43% above
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
350/100K
8% below
834/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.3%
2% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Yucaipa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
123%
Home Value
165%
Rent
143%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yucaipa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yucaipa residents earn a median household income of $92,401 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,468. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% 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 Yucaipa is $466,000 , 65% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $573,373. Median rent is $1,661/month, with 31.2% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Yucaipa reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 834/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

26.2% of adults in Yucaipa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yucaipa 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

Population54,348
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,923/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$92,401
Per Capita$38,468
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$466,000
Rent$1,661
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$573,373
Housing Units19,525
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent350/100K
Property834/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault287/100K
Burglary160/100K

Health

Obesity31.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation2,631 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries67

Did You Know?

Yucaipa was founded in 1989.
The median home in Yucaipa was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
10.5% 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.