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Eastvale.
About
Life in Eastvale
If you're considering Eastvale, understand upfront that you're buying into a commuter town with real tradeoffs. The median home price sits around $832,000, and rent averages $3,252 monthly—steep for inland Southern California, though the median household income of $161,322 reflects a genuinely affluent demographic here. You'll likely be driving: the average commute is 38 minutes, and the city's layout between major highways makes car dependency a fact of life.
Eastvale at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
30.1%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.1% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Eastvale: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Eastvale, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (20.0%), and 25.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
55.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
6.5%
of households
Married Couples
76.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.89
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 60% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Eastvale
In Eastvale, rent runs 60% above the CA average, and home values are 13% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,137
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2007
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $927,018 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.5 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Eastvale and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Eastvale is 1.5 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Eastvale 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
Commute37.1 min avg
How Eastvale residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Eastvale, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 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 84% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Eastvale runs 84% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
52.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,277.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Eastvale 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 Eastvale, 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.
209 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Eastvale is about 3% 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 Eastvale, 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
Eastvale is about 3% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 42°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Eastvale has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 42°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
69°/42°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
99
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 42°F | 2.17" |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 2.68" |
| Mar | 73°F | 46°F | 1.43" |
| Apr | 77°F | 49°F | 0.55" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.17" |
| Jun | 88°F | 59°F | 0.02" |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.08" |
| Aug | 96°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 93°F | 60°F | 0.06" |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.53" |
| Nov | 76°F | 45°F | 0.59" |
| Dec | 69°F | 40°F | 1.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Eastvale
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Eastvale's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Corona Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Corona
Canyon Ridge Hospital
Psychiatric · 7 mi away · Chino
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Riverside
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.
Education26.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Eastvale
Eastvale's student/teacher ratio is 26.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Eastvale (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
14.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 29% graduate · median earnings $44,956 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,132 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 27% graduate · median earnings $45,674 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,779 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 28% graduate · median earnings $48,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 8,179 students · in-state tuition $42,788 · 63% graduate · median earnings $67,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (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, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Eastvale
Eastvale has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
21 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
69 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Eastvale
Eastvale Community Library
7447 Scholar Way, Eastvale
Cities Near Eastvale
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Eastvale?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Eastvale FAQ
Is Eastvale, California affordable?⌄
Eastvale's median rent is $3,252/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $160,069/year. Median home value is $831,900.
Is Eastvale, California safe?⌄
Eastvale's violent crime rate was 52 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1277 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Eastvale, California?⌄
Eastvale has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Eastvale, California?⌄
The cost of living in Eastvale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,252/month and median household income is $160,069/year. The median home value is $831,900. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Eastvale, California?⌄
The average commute in Eastvale 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