Rancho Cucamonga, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
Rancho Cucamonga, CA has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 199 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $694,400 and median rent about $2,286, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $109,511. Typical commute is 32 minutes; summer highs average 92°F. Violent-offense rates run about 278.9 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 199U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $694,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,286U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $109,511U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.5%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 32 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 278.9per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Rancho Cucamonga compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (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
- 176,675City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $109,511Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year39% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 199ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year99% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $694,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year129% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,286City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year70% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.5%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · July 20261.3 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 32 min28% above catalog avgCatalog avg 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3522% below catalog avgCatalog avg 45
- Violent crime rate
- 278.9per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)50% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1928.1per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)36% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 45°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 11.6 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals65% below catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 330As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23% above catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
Rancho Cucamonga grew 6.3% from 166,226 in 2010 to 176,675 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Rancho Cucamonga, CA expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Rancho Cucamonga's housing cost index is 199 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($694,400 vs $303,400) and rents ($2,286 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 199 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $694,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,286 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
Typical ownership costs center near $694,400, while median gross rent is about $2,286 a month. Against a median household income of $109,511, rent alone is roughly 25% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $694,400
- Median rent $2,286/month
- Median household income $109,511
What is the job market like in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
County unemployment recently ran 5.5% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Rancho Cucamonga is about $109,511 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 5.5% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $109,511
How long is the typical commute in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
Average one-way commute time is about 32 minutes, with Walk Score near 35/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 32 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 35/100
Is Rancho Cucamonga, CA safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 278.9 per 100k and property about 1928.1 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 559.5 and 3005.3. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 278.9 per 100k
- Property 1928.1 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Rancho Cucamonga, CA?
Normals show summer highs near 92°F, winter lows near 45°F, about 11.6 inches of rain, and roughly 330 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 92°F
- Winter low 45°F
- 11.6 in rain · 330 sunny days
Rancho Cucamonga, California counts about 176,675 residents inside the city limits. Median household income is roughly $109,511, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 199 — well above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). A typical home near $694,400 and rents around $2,286 frame most shortlists.
Rancho Cucamonga 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 figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Rancho Cucamonga with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Pacific weather, wildfire seasons, and housing scarcity dominate relocation tradeoffs. Roughly 330 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Plan on roughly 32 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 35. Unemployment near 5.5% is elevated versus many peer cities, so industry mix matters more in a move decision. Violent-offense rates around 278.9 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Rancho Cucamonga city, 1600000US0659451) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · San Bernardino County, July 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003102 ONTARIO INTL AP) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19