A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
A recorded drive through Rancho Cucamonga
A recorded drive through Rancho Cucamonga offers a street-level introduction to the city. This film is a dated journey, not live road conditions.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Rancho Cucamonga
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
174,693
Median age 37.9
Median household income
$109,511
Median rent
$2,286/mo
Median home value
$694,400
Schools
45
5 districts
Summer high / winter low
95° / 44°
Pros
- Household incomes run 39% above the US median ($109,511).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.72% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 42 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 129% more than the US median ($694,400).
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Rancho Cucamonga?
Rancho Cucamonga spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $595,400 to $860,200 by zip.
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Life in Rancho Cucamonga
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
The Cut | Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A food Short shared by Onlyintheie.
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Is Rancho Cucamonga a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 39% above the US median ($109,511). Property taxes are low: about 0.72% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 129% more than the US median ($694,400).
How much do I need to earn to live in Rancho Cucamonga?
The median household earns $109,511. Rent at the median ($2,286/month) is about 25% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $91,440 a year.
How many schools are in Rancho Cucamonga?
45 public and private schools across 5 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Rancho Cucamonga?
Highs average 95°F in August and lows 44°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.