Living in Colton, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Colton · Census data 2020–2024
Colton has 53,772 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $71,208 (28% lower than the California median), the median home value is $443,800, the median rent is $1,661/month.
Colton at a glance
- Population
- 53,772
- Median age
- 33.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $71,208State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $443,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,661/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Colton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Colton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Colton the median home value is $443,800, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,016 a month in housing costs.
Colton median household income
The median household income in Colton is $71,208 and the income per person is $27,391. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Colton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 17,856
- Owner-occupied
- 52.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.2%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 3.16
Colton demographics
- Population
- 53,772
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 16,897
- Foreign-born
- 25.7%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Colton ›
Education in Colton
16.6% of adults 25 and older in Colton have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Colton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Colton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton | 53,772 | $71,208 | $443,800 | $1,661 |
| Grand Terrace | 13,078 | $83,628 | $517,600 | $2,024 |
| Highgrove | 8,366 | $114,125 | $625,800 | $1,463 |
| Bloomington | 25,698 | $81,640 | $469,200 | $1,609 |
| Loma Linda | 25,122 | $82,353 | $596,900 | $1,855 |
| Rialto | 104,143 | $88,857 | $487,900 | $1,759 |
| San Bernardino | 222,724 | $67,415 | $422,300 | $1,508 |
| Muscoy | 12,025 | $71,458 | $422,600 | $1,747 |
| Riverside | 319,069 | $91,045 | $584,800 | $1,914 |
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What is the median household income in Colton, CA?
The median household income in Colton is $71,208, 28% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Colton?
The median home value in Colton is $443,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Colton?
The median gross rent in Colton is $1,661 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Colton, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the California median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Colton?
The median age in Colton is 33.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Colton?
The average commute to work in Colton is 28 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Colton?
The unemployment rate in Colton is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Colton?
16.6% of adults in Colton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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