Corona, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Corona.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Corona?
Corona planning snapshot: population 161,540, housing index 187 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $656,500, median rent $2,136, and income near $106,438. Expect 93°F summer highs, 42°F winter lows, and about 38-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 170.3 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 187U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $656,500U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,136U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $106,438U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.9%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 38 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 170.3per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 93°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Corona compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 161,540City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $106,438Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year36% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 187ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year87% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $656,500City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year116% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,136City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year58% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 20261.7 pts above U.S. avgU.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 38 min52% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3522% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 170.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)71% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 2037.7annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)34% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 93°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 42°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 10 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals70% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 331As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals24% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Corona grew 5.5% from 153,052 in 2010 to 161,540 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Corona expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Corona's housing cost index is 187 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($656,500 vs $303,400) and rents ($2,136 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 187 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $656,500 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,136 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Corona?
Typical ownership costs center near $656,500, while median gross rent is about $2,136 a month. Against a median household income of $106,438, rent alone is roughly 24% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $656,500
- Median rent $2,136/month
- Median household income $106,438
What is the job market like in Corona?
County unemployment recently ran 5.9% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Corona is about $106,438 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.9% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $106,438
How long is the typical commute in Corona?
Average one-way commute time is about 38 minutes, with Walk Score near 35/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 38 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 35/100
Is Corona safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 170.3 per 100k and property about 2037.7 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 170.3 per 100k
- Property 2037.7 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Corona?
Normals show summer highs near 93°F, winter lows near 42°F, about 10 inches of rain, and roughly 331 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 93°F
- Winter low 42°F
- 10 in rain · 331 sunny days
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 331 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Average one-way commute time is about 38 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 35/100. Unemployment near 5.9% is elevated versus many peer cities, so industry mix matters more in a move decision. Violent-offense rates near 170.3 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Corona, California counts about 161,540 residents inside the city limits. With median income around $106,438 and a cost index of 187, the market reads well above the national housing-cost baseline. A typical home near $656,500 and rents around $2,136 frame most shortlists.
Corona is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Corona with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Corona city, 1600000US0616350) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Riverside County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003179 CHINO AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10