Living in Upland, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upland · Census data 2020–2024
Upland has 79,257 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $105,830 (7% higher than the California median), the median home value is $739,400, the median rent is $2,029/month.
Upland at a glance
- Population
- 79,257
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,830State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $739,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,029/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Upland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Upland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upland the median home value is $739,400, 122% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,029 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,912 a month in housing costs.
Upland median household income
The median household income in Upland is $105,830 and the income per person is $47,483. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Upland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,280
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.85
Upland demographics
- Population
- 79,257
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 27,402
- Foreign-born
- 19.5%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upland ›
Education in Upland
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Upland have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upland
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Upland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upland | 79,257 | $105,830 | $739,400 | $2,029 |
| San Antonio Heights | 3,458 | $138,750 | $1,071,800 | $1,683 |
| Claremont | 36,595 | $125,647 | $897,000 | $2,237 |
| Montclair | 37,810 | $77,659 | $569,100 | $1,889 |
| Rancho Cucamonga | 175,411 | $111,895 | $740,200 | $2,357 |
| Ontario | 180,547 | $88,941 | $607,600 | $2,030 |
| La Verne | 30,600 | $103,761 | $817,000 | $2,315 |
| Pomona | 147,943 | $79,479 | $593,800 | $1,810 |
| San Dimas | 33,789 | $105,321 | $801,800 | $2,278 |
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What is the median household income in Upland, CA?
The median household income in Upland is $105,830, 7% 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 Upland?
The median home value in Upland is $739,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Upland?
The median gross rent in Upland is $2,029 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Upland, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the California median; unemployment of 5.4%; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Upland?
The median age in Upland is 37.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Upland?
The average commute to work in Upland is 31 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upland?
The unemployment rate in Upland is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upland?
37.3% of adults in Upland 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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