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Life in Pomona
If you're considering a move to Pomona, you're looking at a diverse, family-oriented community of about 151,000 people in the San Gabriel Valley—roughly 30 miles east of downtown LA—where the reality is more about affordable suburban living and economic stability than what you might find in trendier coastal neighborhoods. The median household income sits around $79,000, and while median home values hover near $590,000, that's considerably more accessible than LA proper, with about 53% of homes owner-occupied; it's a neighborhood where people actually put down roots and stay. Your wallet gets some breathing room on rent too, at around $1,810 monthly, which matters if you're factoring in a long-term move.
Pomona at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
33.2%
Broadband Internet
92.7%
of households
Population Growth
-2.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pomona: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pomona, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.6%), and 54.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
13.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.0%
of households
Married Couples
48.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.37
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 11% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Pomona
In Pomona, rent runs 11% below the CA average, and home values are 19% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,717
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $674,198 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Pomona and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pomona is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Pomona Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute31.8 min avg
How Pomona residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pomona, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 51% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 38 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 96% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Pomona runs 96% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
645.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,271.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Pomona Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Pomona, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
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.
215 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Pomona is about 2% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Pomona, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Pomona is about 2% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pomona has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
31
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.97" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pomona
Pomona has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
11.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Casa Colina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Montclair
Chino Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Chino
San Dimas Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · San Dimas
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.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pomona
Pomona's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
35
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pomona (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
14.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (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 · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (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, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pomona
Pomona has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
33 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
58 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
93 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pomona
Pomona Public Library
625 S. Garey Ave., Pomona
Cities Near Pomona
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pomona?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pomona FAQ
Is Pomona, California affordable?⌄
Pomona's median rent is $1,810/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $79,479/year. Median home value is $593,800.
Is Pomona, California safe?⌄
Pomona's violent crime rate was 645 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2272 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pomona, California?⌄
Pomona has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pomona, California?⌄
The cost of living in Pomona is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,810/month and median household income is $79,479/year. The median home value is $593,800. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pomona, California?⌄
The average commute in Pomona 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