About
Life in Upland
If you're considering Upland, you're looking at a solidly middle-class Inland Empire community with real geographic appeal—Mount Baldy is literally in your backyard, about 9 miles away, and the elevation changes noticeably as you move north through town. The median household income has climbed to over $100,000 according to recent data, though that's somewhat offset by median home prices around $739,000 and rents at nearly $2,000 a month, so affordability is moderate rather than exceptional. The commute matters here—plan on about 30 minutes on average, and you'll want a car since the city is entirely urbanized with limited transit beyond Metrolink commuter rail and local bus service.
Upland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Foreign-Born
19.5%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Upland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Upland, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.4%), and 21.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.5%
of households
Married Couples
50.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.85
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 Upland
Rent and home values here are close to the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,586
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $813,655 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Upland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Upland is 1.1 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 Upland 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
Commute31.1 min avg
How Upland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Upland, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 45 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Upland is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
333.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,506.7
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Upland 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 Upland, 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.
212 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Upland is about 4% 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 Upland, 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
Upland is about 4% of San Bernardino 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
Upland 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
21.3"
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" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Upland
Upland has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
San Antonio Regional Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Montclair Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Montclair
Casa Colina Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.1 mi away · Pomona
Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Pomona
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.
Education23.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Upland
Upland's student/teacher ratio is 23.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Upland (within 15 miles)
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)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,671 students · in-state tuition $38,314 · 79% graduate · median earnings $104,344 (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, 30 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Upland
Upland has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (30 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
30 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
64 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Upland
Upland Public Library
450 N. Euclid Ave, Upland
Cities Near Upland
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Upland FAQ
Is Upland, California affordable?⌄
Upland's median rent is $2,029/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,830/year. Median home value is $739,400.
Is Upland, California safe?⌄
Upland's violent crime rate was 333 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1507 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Upland, California?⌄
Upland has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Upland, California?⌄
The cost of living in Upland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,029/month and median household income is $105,830/year. The median home value is $739,400. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Upland, California?⌄
The average commute in Upland is 31 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