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About
Life in Yucaipa
If you're thinking about moving to Yucaipa, understand that you're choosing a solidly middle-class suburban community with real strengths and genuine trade-offs. The median home price around $502,000 and median rent of $1,711 are reasonable for Southern California, and the median household income of $90,794 reflects a stable, mostly owner-occupied community (72.7% homeowners). The 31.6-minute average commute isn't terrible for the region, though you're definitely car-dependent here.
Yucaipa at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Foreign-Born
10.7%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
+0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Yucaipa: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Yucaipa, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (51.6%), and 18.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.8%
of households
Married Couples
55.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.92
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 16% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Yucaipa
In Yucaipa, rent runs 16% below the CA average, and home values are 32% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,143
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $574,481 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Yucaipa and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Yucaipa is 0.8 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 Yucaipa 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
Commute32.6 min avg
How Yucaipa residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Yucaipa, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 32 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 78 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 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Yucaipa runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
203.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
687.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Yucaipa 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 Yucaipa, 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.
182 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Yucaipa is about 2% 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 Yucaipa, 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
Yucaipa is about 2% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Yucaipa has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
121
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 44°F | 2.40" |
| Feb | 67°F | 46°F | 2.80" |
| Mar | 71°F | 47°F | 1.62" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 0.74" |
| May | 81°F | 54°F | 0.44" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.05" |
| Jul | 96°F | 65°F | 0.19" |
| Aug | 97°F | 66°F | 0.19" |
| Sep | 92°F | 62°F | 0.37" |
| Oct | 82°F | 55°F | 0.51" |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 0.73" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 1.71" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Yucaipa
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Yucaipa's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Banning
Redlands Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Redlands
Loma Linda VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 12.1 mi away · Loma Linda
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.
Education23.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Yucaipa
Yucaipa's student/teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Yucaipa
Public · 2-year · 5,687 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 32% graduate · median earnings $47,391 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
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 · 2,049 students · in-state tuition $62,682 · 70% graduate · median earnings $80,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 909 students · in-state tuition $21,032 · 94% graduate · median earnings $99,540 (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, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Yucaipa
Yucaipa has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
15 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
69 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Yucaipa
Yucaipa Branch Library
12040 Fifth St., Yucaipa
Cities Near Yucaipa
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Yucaipa FAQ
Is Yucaipa, California affordable?⌄
Yucaipa's median rent is $1,711/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $90,794/year. Median home value is $502,100.
Is Yucaipa, California safe?⌄
Yucaipa's violent crime rate was 204 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 687 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Yucaipa, California?⌄
Yucaipa has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Yucaipa, California?⌄
The cost of living in Yucaipa is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,711/month and median household income is $90,794/year. The median home value is $502,100. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Yucaipa, California?⌄
The average commute in Yucaipa is 33 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