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Living in
Muscoy.
Muscoy 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 Muscoy
Muscoy is a community of 11,402 people in California. Median rent runs about $1,747 per month, and median home values are around $422,600. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Muscoy at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.7%
Foreign-Born
32.7%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
-9.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Muscoy: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Muscoy, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (91.2%), and 74.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.0%
of residents
65 and Older
8.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
65.8%
anyone under 18
Married Couples
50.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.78
people
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Muscoy
In Muscoy, rent runs 14% below the CA average, and home values are 42% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
47.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $455,580 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Muscoy and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Bernardino County, which includes Muscoy, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Muscoy: San Bernardino County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Bernardino County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Muscoy is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Muscoy 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
Commute31.6 min avg
How Muscoy residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Muscoy, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 62 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 Muscoy, 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 Muscoy, 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.
200 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Muscoy 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 Muscoy, 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
Muscoy is less than 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
Muscoy 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
17.3"
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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Muscoy
Uninsured
16.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Muscoy's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Hospital of San Bernardino
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · San Bernardino
St Bernardine Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · San Bernardino
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Colton
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.
Education21.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Muscoy
Muscoy's student/teacher ratio is 21.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
5.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Muscoy (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
12.6 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)
California State University-San Bernardino
2.3 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)
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 Muscoy
Muscoy has 3 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
82 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Muscoy
Muscoy Baker Family Learning Center
2818 Macy Street, Muscoy
Cities Near Muscoy
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Muscoy FAQ
Is Muscoy, California affordable?⌄
Muscoy's median rent is $1,747/month, which is above the national average. Median home value is $422,600.
Is Muscoy, California safe?⌄
Muscoy 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 Muscoy, California?⌄
San Bernardino County, which includes Muscoy, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Muscoy, California?⌄
The average commute in Muscoy is 32 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