Rancho Cucamonga, California
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Rancho Cucamonga.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Rancho Cucamonga?
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 586.6).
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 · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 92°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Rancho Cucamonga 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
- 176,675City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $109,511Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year39% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 199ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year99% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $694,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year129% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,286City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year70% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.5%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 32 min28% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3522% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 278.9annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)52% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1928.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)38% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 92°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals5.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 45°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals11.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 11.6 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals65% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 330As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23% above U.S. avgU.S. 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 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?
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?
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?
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 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 586.6 and 3087.9. 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?
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 Data Explorer, 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 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · San Bernardino 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 (USW00003102 ONTARIO INTL 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