San Bernardino, CA
Population 221,774 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA. Moving to or from San Bernardino? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
221,774
Cost of living (RPP)
106.442
Annual avg temp
65°F
Typical home
$487,988
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $63,988 |
| Median age | 31.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $384,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,433/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.51 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 106.442 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 148.641, goods 101.431, services 129.312. Source: BEA, Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 312.61 as of March 2026. YoY +2.8%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
65°F
January low
41°F
July high
95°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 12.9". Station: REDLANDS, CA US (9.2 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$487,988
ZHVI YoY
-0.3%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,925/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.2%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Total employment (MSA)
1,661,860
Median wage (annual)
$47,450
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 267,890 | $47,210 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 177,100 | $47,040 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 167,590 | $34,570 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 136,950 | $36,420 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 115,940 | $32,240 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
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