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Living in
Crestline.
Crestline is an unincorporated community in San Bernardino County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Crestline
Crestline is a community of 10,431 people in California. The median household income is $77,786, median rent runs about $1,538 per month, and median home values are around $394,400. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Crestline at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Foreign-Born
8.6%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics8.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Crestline: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Crestline, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (26.7%), and 13.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
22.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
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 24% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Crestline
In Crestline, rent runs 24% below the CA average, and home values are 46% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,886
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
46.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $358,813 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Crestline and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Bernardino County, which includes Crestline, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Crestline: San Bernardino County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Bernardino County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Crestline is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Crestline 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
Commute36.7 min avg
How Crestline residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Crestline, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 22 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M 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 35% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, which covers Crestline, runs 35% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
444.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,113.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Crestline, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
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.
195 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Crestline is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Crestline, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Crestline is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Crestline has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.7"
Annual Snowfall
22.4"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
105
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 29°F | 8.36" |
| Feb | 45°F | 30°F | 9.87" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 5.17" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 2.76" |
| May | 67°F | 41°F | 1.15" |
| Jun | 76°F | 49°F | 0.26" |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 0.12" |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.13" |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 0.31" |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 2.06" |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 2.37" |
| Dec | 43°F | 29°F | 5.17" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Crestline
Uninsured
6.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Crestline's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Mountains Community Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Lake Arrowhead
St Bernardine Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · San Bernardino
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · San Bernardino
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.
Education24.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Crestline
Crestline's student/teacher ratio is 24.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Crestline (within 15 miles)
California State University-San Bernardino
4.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,023 students · in-state tuition $8,524 · 71% graduate · median earnings $61,951 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,234 students · in-state tuition $1,185 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,049 students · in-state tuition $62,682 · 70% graduate · median earnings $80,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 909 students · in-state tuition $21,032 · 94% graduate · median earnings $99,540 (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, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Crestline
Crestline has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
26 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
85 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
86 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Crestline
Crestline Branch Library
24105 Lake Gregory Dr., Crestline
Cities Near Crestline
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Crestline FAQ
Is Crestline, California affordable?⌄
Crestline's median rent is $1,538/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $77,786/year. Median home value is $394,400.
Is Crestline, California safe?⌄
Crestline is policed by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 444 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1113 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Crestline, California?⌄
San Bernardino County, which includes Crestline, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Crestline, California?⌄
The cost of living in Crestline is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,538/month and median household income is $77,786/year. The median home value is $394,400. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Crestline, California?⌄
The average commute in Crestline is 37 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