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Home Gardens.
Home Gardens is an unincorporated community in Riverside County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Home Gardens
Home Gardens is a community of 11,430 people in California. The median household income is $96,342, median rent runs about $2,065 per month, and median home values are around $538,700. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Home Gardens at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Foreign-Born
36.2%
Broadband Internet
95.6%
of households
Population Growth
-5.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics36.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Home Gardens: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Home Gardens, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (60.4%), and 56.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.9%
of households
Married Couples
59.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.77
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 about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Home Gardens
In Home Gardens, home values are 27% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
38.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
7.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,292
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Home Gardens and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Riverside County, which includes Home Gardens, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Home Gardens: Riverside County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Riverside County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Home Gardens is less than 1% of Riverside County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Home Gardens 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
Commute36.8 min avg
How Home Gardens residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Home Gardens, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 42% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 51 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 Home Gardens, 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 Home Gardens, 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.
183 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Riverside County, county-wide
Home Gardens 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 Home Gardens, 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
Home Gardens 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
Home Gardens 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 Home Gardens
Uninsured
11.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Home Gardens's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Corona Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Corona
Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Riverside
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 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.
Education22.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Home Gardens
Home Gardens's student/teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 16.6% 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
16.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Home Gardens (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
12.9 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 · 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 for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $38,314 · 79% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
14.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,553 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (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, 17 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Home Gardens
Home Gardens has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (17 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
17 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
73 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in Home Gardens
Home Gardens Library
3785 Neece Street, Corona
Cities Near Home Gardens
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Home Gardens?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Home Gardens FAQ
Is Home Gardens, California affordable?⌄
Home Gardens's median rent is $2,065/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $96,342/year. Median home value is $538,700.
Is Home Gardens, California safe?⌄
Home Gardens 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 Home Gardens, California?⌄
Riverside County, which includes Home Gardens, has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Home Gardens, California?⌄
The cost of living in Home Gardens is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,065/month and median household income is $96,342/year. The median home value is $538,700. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Home Gardens, California?⌄
The average commute in Home Gardens 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