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Life in El Sobrante (Riverside County)
El Sobrante CDP (Riverside County) is a community of 13,206 people in California. The median household income is $165,682, median rent runs about $2,880 per month, and median home values are around $836,300. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
El Sobrante (Riverside County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
26.5%
Broadband Internet
99.3%
of households
Population Growth
-4.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics26.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in El Sobrante (Riverside County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In El Sobrante (Riverside County), the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.1%), and 21.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.7%
of residents
65 and Older
11.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.2%
anyone under 18
Married Couples
70.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.47
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 41% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in El Sobrante (Riverside County)
In El Sobrante (Riverside County), rent runs 41% above the CA average, and home values are 14% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,635
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
92.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in El Sobrante (Riverside County) and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes El Sobrante (Riverside County), is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
El Sobrante (Riverside County): Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
El Sobrante (Riverside County) is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What El Sobrante (Riverside County) 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
Commute36.6 min avg
How El Sobrante (Riverside County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In El Sobrante (Riverside County), most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 44% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 54 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 31% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, which covers El Sobrante (Riverside County), runs 31% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
228.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Riverside County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 El Sobrante (Riverside County), 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.
167 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
El Sobrante (Riverside County) is less than 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 El Sobrante (Riverside County), 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
El Sobrante (Riverside County) is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
El Sobrante (Riverside County) has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
4
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
35
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 44°F | 2.29" |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 1.21" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.59" |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 0.20" |
| Jun | 87°F | 59°F | 0.01" |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 0.12" |
| Aug | 95°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Sep | 91°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 83°F | 55°F | 0.33" |
| Nov | 75°F | 47°F | 0.57" |
| Dec | 67°F | 43°F | 1.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in El Sobrante (Riverside County)
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside El Sobrante (Riverside County)'s limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Riverside
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Riverside
Corona Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Corona
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.
Education24.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in El Sobrante (Riverside County)
El Sobrante (Riverside County)'s student/teacher ratio is 24.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near El Sobrante (Riverside County) (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
10.4 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 · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (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 · 1,116 students · in-state tuition $38,862 · 58% graduate · median earnings $65,403 (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, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for El Sobrante (Riverside County)
El Sobrante (Riverside County) has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
14 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
77 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
93 mi awayCities Near El Sobrante (Riverside County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
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El Sobrante (Riverside County) FAQ
Is El Sobrante (Riverside County), California affordable?⌄
El Sobrante (Riverside County)'s median rent is $2,880/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $165,682/year. Median home value is $836,300.
Is El Sobrante (Riverside County), California safe?⌄
El Sobrante (Riverside County) is policed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 228 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1215 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in El Sobrante (Riverside County), California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes El Sobrante (Riverside County), has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in El Sobrante (Riverside County), California?⌄
The cost of living in El Sobrante (Riverside County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,880/month and median household income is $165,682/year. The median home value is $836,300. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in El Sobrante (Riverside County), California?⌄
The average commute in El Sobrante (Riverside County) 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