Living in Running Springs, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Running Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Running Springs has 4,917 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $81,516 (18% lower than the California median), the median home value is $385,000, the median rent is $1,804/month.
Running Springs at a glance
- Population
- 4,917
- Median age
- 37.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $81,516State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $385,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,804/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Running Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Running Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Running Springs the median home value is $385,000, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,804 per month, which is 47% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,138 a month in housing costs.
Running Springs median household income
The median household income in Running Springs is $81,516 and the income per person is $39,220. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Running Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,677
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 46%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.48
46% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Running Springs has many vacation and second homes.
Running Springs demographics
- Population
- 4,917
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 1,985
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Running Springs ›
Education in Running Springs
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Running Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Running Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Running Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Running Springs | 4,917 | $81,516 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 10,639 | $95,236 | $596,500 | $1,875 |
| Highland | 56,675 | $77,120 | $485,600 | $1,629 |
| Mentone | 9,514 | $74,708 | $436,700 | $1,472 |
| Crestline | 9,835 | $77,786 | $394,400 | $1,538 |
| Redlands | 73,375 | $105,041 | $618,900 | $2,005 |
| San Bernardino | 222,724 | $67,415 | $422,300 | $1,508 |
| Big Bear Lake | 5,041 | $76,250 | $576,700 | $1,454 |
| Yucaipa | 54,421 | $90,794 | $502,100 | $1,711 |
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Running Springs ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Running Springs: FAQ
What is the median household income in Running Springs, CA?
The median household income in Running Springs is $81,516, 18% 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 Running Springs?
The median home value in Running Springs is $385,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Running Springs?
The median gross rent in Running Springs is $1,804 per month, about 47% of household income.
Is Running Springs, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the California median; an average commute of 40 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Running Springs?
The median age in Running Springs is 37.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Running Springs?
The average commute to work in Running Springs is 40 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Running Springs?
The unemployment rate in Running Springs is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Running Springs?
30.5% of adults in Running Springs 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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