Living in Rancho Cucamonga, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rancho Cucamonga · Census data 2020–2024
Rancho Cucamonga has 175,411 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $111,895 (13% higher than the California median), the median home value is $740,200, the median rent is $2,357/month.
Rancho Cucamonga at a glance
- Population
- 175,411
- Median age
- 38.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $111,895State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $740,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,357/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 62.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Rancho Cucamonga a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 8%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Rancho Cucamonga
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rancho Cucamonga the median home value is $740,200, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,357 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,947 a month in housing costs.
Rancho Cucamonga median household income
The median household income in Rancho Cucamonga is $111,895 and the income per person is $47,475. 8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Rancho Cucamonga: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 60,879
- Owner-occupied
- 62.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.7%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.93
Rancho Cucamonga demographics
- Population
- 175,411
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 58,835
- Foreign-born
- 20.8%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rancho Cucamonga ›
Education in Rancho Cucamonga
37.5% of adults 25 and older in Rancho Cucamonga have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 14.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rancho Cucamonga
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
Rancho Cucamonga vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cucamonga | 175,411 | $111,895 | $740,200 | $2,357 |
| Upland | 79,257 | $105,830 | $739,400 | $2,029 |
| San Antonio Heights | 3,458 | $138,750 | $1,071,800 | $1,683 |
| Fontana | 214,169 | $102,821 | $586,800 | $1,839 |
| Ontario | 180,547 | $88,941 | $607,600 | $2,030 |
| Claremont | 36,595 | $125,647 | $897,000 | $2,237 |
| Montclair | 37,810 | $77,659 | $569,100 | $1,889 |
| Lytle Creek | 672 | $86,394 | $479,800 | — |
| Rialto | 104,143 | $88,857 | $487,900 | $1,759 |
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What is the median household income in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
The median household income in Rancho Cucamonga is $111,895, 13% 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 Rancho Cucamonga?
The median home value in Rancho Cucamonga is $740,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Rancho Cucamonga?
The median gross rent in Rancho Cucamonga is $2,357 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Rancho Cucamonga, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 8%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Rancho Cucamonga?
The median age in Rancho Cucamonga is 38.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Rancho Cucamonga?
The average commute to work in Rancho Cucamonga is 32 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rancho Cucamonga?
The unemployment rate in Rancho Cucamonga is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rancho Cucamonga?
37.5% of adults in Rancho Cucamonga 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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