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Living in
Banning.
About
Life in Banning
Banning is a real working city, not a resort town, though its location between Los Angeles and Palm Springs does give it some pass-through tourism. What you're actually getting here is a moderately sized community where people live year-round, raise families, and build lives—mostly people working local jobs or commuting to surrounding areas. The median age is notably high at 45, so you'll find a mix of retirees and families, with about 28 percent of residents over 65.
Banning at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.8%
Foreign-Born
18.7%
Broadband Internet
88.2%
of households
Population Growth
+7.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics18.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Banning: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Banning, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (61.9%), and 30.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
27.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.9%
of households
Married Couples
43.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.65
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Banning
In Banning, rent runs 19% below the CA average, and home values are 52% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,772
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $409,691 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Banning and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Banning is 1.4 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Banning Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute32.6 min avg
How Banning residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Banning, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 mi
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Small hub1.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 43 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 84 mi
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Major hub12.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Banning runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
286.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
797.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Banning Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Riverside County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Riverside County, which includes Banning, the most common type is high wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | High Wind | $161,000 |
| 2024 | 62 | High Wind | $527,000 |
| 2023 | 76 | High Wind | $455,000 |
| 2022 | 113 | High Wind | $240,000 |
| 2021 | 94 | High Wind | $4.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Excessive Heat | $2.1M |
| 2019 | 62 | Excessive Heat | $112.2M |
| 2018 | 58 | High Wind | $1.6M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
157 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Banning is about 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality80 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Riverside County, which includes Banning, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
80
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
217
per year
Unhealthy Days
34
per year
Riverside County, county-wide
Banning is about 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Banning has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
120
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
15
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 40°F | 2.66" |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 2.76" |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 1.69" |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 0.79" |
| May | 80°F | 53°F | 0.47" |
| Jun | 89°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Jul | 95°F | 64°F | 0.20" |
| Aug | 97°F | 64°F | 0.12" |
| Sep | 92°F | 61°F | 0.26" |
| Oct | 82°F | 53°F | 0.54" |
| Nov | 73°F | 44°F | 0.77" |
| Dec | 65°F | 39°F | 1.87" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Banning
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Banning's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Banning
Hemet Global Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.9 mi away · Hemet
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Banning
Banning's student/teacher ratio is 20.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Banning (within 15 miles)
Mt San Jacinto Community College District
10.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 15,259 students · in-state tuition $1,451 · 28% graduate · median earnings $43,175 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,687 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 32% graduate · median earnings $47,391 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Banning
Banning has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
19 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
61 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Banning
Banning Library District
21 W. Nicolet St., Banning
Cities Near Banning
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Banning?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Banning FAQ
Is Banning, California affordable?⌄
Banning's median rent is $1,650/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $61,764/year. Median home value is $352,100.
Is Banning, California safe?⌄
Banning's violent crime rate was 286 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 797 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Banning, California?⌄
Banning has an unemployment rate of 6.9%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Banning, California?⌄
The cost of living in Banning is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,650/month and median household income is $61,764/year. The median home value is $352,100. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Banning, California?⌄
The average commute in Banning is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from