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About
Life in Loma Linda
Loma Linda offers a distinctive living experience shaped by the Seventh-day Adventist Church's deep institutional presence—nearly half the population belongs to the faith. The city's health-conscious culture is real: vegetarian restaurants and plant-based options dominate, alcohol sales are restricted, and public smoking is banned. If you're drawn to that lifestyle, you'll find community.
Loma Linda at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Foreign-Born
30.0%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.0% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Loma Linda: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Loma Linda, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (13.9%), and 19.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.3%
of households
Married Couples
42.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
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 9% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Loma Linda
In Loma Linda, rent runs 9% below the CA average, and home values are 19% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,603
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
37.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $640,784 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Loma Linda and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Loma Linda is 1.4 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 Loma Linda 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
Commute19.6 min avg
How Loma Linda residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Loma Linda, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 66 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 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Loma Linda runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
261.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,215
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Loma Linda Police Department
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 Loma Linda, 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.
198 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Loma Linda is about 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 Loma Linda, 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
Loma Linda is about 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Loma Linda has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
43
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 41°F | 2.76" |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 2.99" |
| Mar | 71°F | 45°F | 2.01" |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 0.91" |
| May | 80°F | 52°F | 0.35" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.10" |
| Aug | 96°F | 63°F | 0.09" |
| Sep | 92°F | 60°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 83°F | 53°F | 0.53" |
| Nov | 75°F | 45°F | 0.89" |
| Dec | 67°F | 40°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare3 hospitals, avg 3.3/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Loma Linda
Loma Linda has 3 hospitals, averaging 3.3 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
3
within city limits
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.3 / 5
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Loma Linda University Medical Center · 11234 Anderson St
- Outpatient center: Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus - Urgent Care · 25333 Barton Rd, Loma Linda
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Loma Linda VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Redlands Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Redlands
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Colton
St Bernardine Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education24.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Loma Linda
Loma Linda's student/teacher ratio is 24.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 51.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
51.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Loma Linda
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 909 students · in-state tuition $21,032 · 94% graduate · median earnings $99,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
6.7 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)
California State University-San Bernardino
10.6 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)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (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)
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, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Loma Linda
Loma Linda has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
12 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
81 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
87 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Loma Linda
Loma Linda Branch Library
25581 Barton Road, Loma Linda
Cities Near Loma Linda
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Loma Linda FAQ
Is Loma Linda, California affordable?⌄
Loma Linda's median rent is $1,855/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $82,353/year. Median home value is $596,900.
Is Loma Linda, California safe?⌄
Loma Linda's violent crime rate was 261 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 Loma Linda, California?⌄
Loma Linda has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Loma Linda, California?⌄
The cost of living in Loma Linda is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,855/month and median household income is $82,353/year. The median home value is $596,900. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Loma Linda, California?⌄
The average commute in Loma Linda is 20 minutes, which is shorter 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