Living in Corona, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Corona · Census data 2020–2024
Corona has 159,670 residents with a median age of 37.5. The median household income is $109,242 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $700,700, the median rent is $2,228/month.
Corona at a glance
- Population
- 159,670
- Median age
- 37.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $109,242State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $700,700State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,228/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Corona a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Corona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Corona the median home value is $700,700, 111% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,228 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,871 a month in housing costs.
Corona median household income
The median household income in Corona is $109,242 and the income per person is $41,703. 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Corona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 50,799
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.22
Corona demographics
- Population
- 159,670
- Median age
- 37.5
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 49,247
- Foreign-born
- 25.1%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Corona ›
Education in Corona
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Corona have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Corona
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Corona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corona | 159,670 | $109,242 | $700,700 | $2,228 |
| Coronita | 2,763 | $111,932 | $597,400 | $1,993 |
| El Cerrito | 5,325 | $108,882 | $627,400 | $1,787 |
| Home Gardens | 10,506 | $96,342 | $538,700 | $2,065 |
| Norco | 25,054 | $127,566 | $782,400 | $1,925 |
| El Sobrante | 13,129 | $165,682 | $836,300 | $2,880 |
| Eastvale | 70,633 | $160,069 | $831,900 | $3,252 |
| Silverado | 972 | $76,797 | $707,000 | $2,164 |
| Temescal Valley | 30,069 | $122,051 | $710,400 | $2,938 |
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What is the median household income in Corona, CA?
The median household income in Corona is $109,242, 10% higher 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 Corona?
The median home value in Corona is $700,700, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Corona?
The median gross rent in Corona is $2,228 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Corona, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 8.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Corona?
The median age in Corona is 37.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Corona?
The average commute to work in Corona is 34 minutes; 13.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Corona?
The unemployment rate in Corona is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Corona?
32.4% of adults in Corona 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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