San Bernardino, CA β€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

San Bernardino County Β· California

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for San Bernardino based on 8 key metrics β€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
San Bernardino
National Avg
California Avg
Population: 77Income: 43Home Value: 38Safety: 100Education: 11Median Age: 53Climate: 50Cost of Living: 63

Quick Stats

Population

221,774

2023 ACS

Median Income

$63,988

2023

Median Home Value

$384,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,433

2023

Median Age

31.9

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

125.8

100 = national avg

San Bernardino is a city in San Bernardino County, California, with a population of 221,774 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. San Bernardino is one of the communities in California.

The median household income in San Bernardino is $63,988, and the median home value is $384,900. The cost of living index is 125.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,433 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 31.9 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

221,774

Male

110,816

50.0%

Female

110,958

50.0%

Median Age

31.9

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

7.9%

High School or Higher

29.3%

Foreign Born

22.9%

Veterans

2.5%

Married

30.6%

Avg Household Size

3.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.242

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

Other

39.9%

Foreign Born

22.9%

White
27.6%
Black
11.8%
Asian
4.1%
Native American
1.2%
Pacific Islander
0.3%
Two or More
15.1%
Other
39.9%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

69.6%

154,355 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

30.4%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
134,492 (87.1%)
Puerto Rican
1,274 (0.8%)
Cuban
370 (0.2%)
Dominican
21 (0.0%)
Salvadoran
5,628 (3.6%)
Guatemalan
4,119 (2.7%)
Colombian
206 (0.1%)
Honduran
642 (0.4%)
Ecuadorian
67 (0.0%)
Peruvian
258 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
7,277 (4.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
670 (7.4%)
Chinese
1,107 (12.1%)
Filipino
3,148 (34.5%)
Vietnamese
1,142 (12.5%)
Korean
564 (6.2%)
Japanese
158 (1.7%)
Pakistani
71 (0.8%)
Cambodian
274 (3.0%)
Hmong
17 (0.2%)
Thai
123 (1.3%)
Laotian
159 (1.7%)
Taiwanese
13 (0.1%)
Other Asian
1,677 (18.4%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
149 (19.8%)
Samoan
218 (28.9%)
Chamorro
10 (1.3%)
Fijian
30 (4.0%)
Other Pacific Islander
353 (46.8%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
84 (3.2%)
Other Native American
2,513 (96.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

206,658

English Only

45.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

101,870 speakers

Limited English

18.3%

Language Distribution

Spanish
101,870 (49.3%)
Tagalog
2,207 (1.1%)
Other Asian
2,122 (1.0%)
Arabic
1,257 (0.6%)
Other Indo-European
981 (0.5%)
Vietnamese
944 (0.5%)
Chinese
810 (0.4%)
Other Languages
651 (0.3%)
Korean
473 (0.2%)
German
303 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

81.7%

Limited English Proficiency

18.3%

Spanish
32.8% limited English
Tagalog
36.6% limited English
Other Asian
37.6% limited English
Arabic
54.6% limited English
Other Indo-European
53.0% limited English
Vietnamese
54.6% limited English
Chinese
68.8% limited English
Other Languages
43.9% limited English
Korean
57.5% limited English
German
3.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

5,440

2.5% of population

Disability Rate

30.3%

1,647 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$41,555

Unemployment Rate

2.7%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
23.2%
Vietnam
38.1%
Korea
5.8%
World War II
0.4%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.1%
35-54
24.7%
55-64
20.5%
65-74
25.1%
75+
20.7%

Male Veterans

4,898

90.0%

Female Veterans

542

10.0%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$41,555

Non-Veteran Income

$30,324

Difference

$11,231

37.0% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

1,647

Without Disability

3,793

Disability Rate

30.3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

31,177

#1 Ancestry

German

2.5% (5,449)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

2.2% (4,776)

#3 Ancestry

English

1.7% (3,873)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
2.5%
Irish
2.2%
English
1.7%
American
1.3%
Italian
1.1%
Sub-Saharan African
1.1%
Arab
0.8%
French
0.6%
Dutch
0.3%
Polish
0.3%
Scottish
0.3%
European
0.3%
Swedish
0.2%
Norwegian
0.2%
West Indian
0.2%
Scotch-Irish
0.2%
Canadian
0.1%
Portuguese
0.1%
British
0.1%
Jamaican
0.1%

Families & Households

Total Households

63,133

Family Households

46,475

73.6%

Married Couples

26,186

41.5%

Non-Family Households

16,658

26.4%

Single Mother Households

13,982

22.1%

Single Father Households

6,307

10.0%

Living Alone

12,199

19.3%

Children Under 18

Total Children

49,494

In Married Couple

27,651

55.9%

With Single Mother

16,923

34.2%

With Single Father

4,920

9.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$69,026

Married Couple Income

$83,264

Single Mother Income

$43,802

Single Father Income

$66,303

Avg Family Size

3.4

Avg Non-Family Size

3.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

7,709

Grandparents Responsible

1,666

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$63,988

-13% vs national

Per Capita Income

$23,980

-35% vs national

Poverty Rate

19.5%

+44% vs national

Gini Index

0.4272

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+25% vs national

SNAP Recipients

23.4%

of households

How San Bernardino Compares

San Bernardino vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. San Bernardino is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in San Bernardino. The median household income here is $63,988.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
17.9%
$25-50K
22.3%
$50-75K
17.4%
$75-100K
13.4%
$100-150K
17.0%
$150-200K
6.8%
$200K+
5.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

-15% vs CA avg

Labor Force

102,871

Employed

95,733

Mean Commute

27 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

7.9%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

29.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

31.9

Work from Home

5.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

125.8

100 = national avg

+25.8 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$55,361

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$130,853

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
166.6
Food
98.9
Transportation
112.1
Healthcare
99.1
Utilities
112.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,777

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,201

per month

The median household income in San Bernardino, CA is $63,988, which is 12.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $23,980. The poverty rate of 19.5% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4272, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 102,871. 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 27 minutes, with 5.8% working from home. About 76.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 125.8, which is 25.8% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 166.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $55,361 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin β€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$515,000

Median List Price

$499,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$359

Days on Market

53

Active Inventory

234

Months of Supply

3.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$479,006

ZHVI β€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,948

ZORI β€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

40.6%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.7%

Sale-to-List Ratio

98.9%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
40.6%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
27.7%
Listings with Price Drops
16.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 12.0%List Price ↑ 2.0%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

69

New Listings

96

Pending Sales

101

Homes Sold ↓ 38.9%New Listings ↓ 29.9%Pending ↓ 30.3%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$359

Median List $/SF

$369

Sale $/SF ↑ 2.6%List $/SF ↑ 9.8%Mar 24 β†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in San Bernardino, CA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area, home prices have risen 557.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 60.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 102.9%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 50.2%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 6.5%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA housing market rather than San Bernardino alone.

40yr ↑ 557.1%20yr ↑ 60.9%10yr ↑ 102.9%5yr ↑ 50.2%2yr ↑ 6.5%Q2 1976 β†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

San Bernardino vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. San Bernardino is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$384,900

Median Rent

$1,433

Total Housing Units

66,147

Vacancy Rate

4.6%

Owner Occupied

48.5%

Renter Occupied

51.5%

Median Property Tax

$2,421

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,582

Housing Types

Single Family
61.7%
Multi-Family
31.5%
Mobile Home
6.8%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,421

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.63%

of home value

Median Home Value

$384,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$2,744

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,421) by the median home value ($384,900). In San Bernardino, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.63%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in San Bernardino, CA is $515,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 53 days on the market. 40.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $359. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,948/month. About 48.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 66,147 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,421. The effective tax rate is 0.63%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

8.97

per 1,000 residents

+245% vs national

Property Crime Rate

28.98

per 1,000 residents

+68% vs national

Total Crimes

8,511

2024

Violent Clearance

50%

cases solved

Property Clearance

5%

cases solved

YoY Change

-16.3%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How San Bernardino Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

San Bernardino vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. San Bernardino is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 28.0%Property ↓ 39.6%2015 β†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

San Bernardino police solve 55% of aggravated assault cases but only 3% of larceny/theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent250.1148.0%
RapeViolent1120.5025.0%
RobberyViolent5412.4144.5%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1,3345.9554.7%
BurglaryProperty1,0214.558.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty3,76216.773.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1,7167.655.0%

San Bernardino, CA reported 2,012 violent crimes and 6,499 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 residents is 245.0% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 50% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 3,762 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 27.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20242,0126,4998.9728.98
20232,3527,07410.7232.23
20222,6406,57811.8629.55
20203,0346,05914.0228.00
20192,8599,08113.1941.90
20182,9069,01413.3341.35
20172,8068,40312.9238.68
20162,8789,17813.2442.24
20152,69710,39012.4648.00

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

2

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Apr 10, 2017North Park Elementary School21targetedSmith & Wesson .357 Magnum revolver

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

99.8

Very High

Expected Annual Loss

99.8

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

33.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

20.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

60

Public Assistance

$295.2M

Individual Assistance

$14.1M

Most Common Type

Fire

32 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $295.9M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Bridge Fire β†’FireSep 2024β€”β€”
Line Fire β†’FireSep 2024β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… β†’Severe StormApr 2023$3.7M$2.3M
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… β†’FloodMar 2023β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… β†’FloodJan 2023β€”β€”
Blue Ridge Fire β†’FireOct 2020β€”β€”
Wildfires β†’FireOct 2020$3.1M$5K
El Dorado Fire β†’FireSep 2020β€”β€”
Covid-19 Pandemic β†’BiologicalMar 2020$196.0M$6.7M
Covid-19 β†’BiologicalMar 2020β€”β€”
Hillside Fire β†’FireOct 2019β€”β€”
Earthquakes β†’EarthquakeJul 2019β€”β€”
Blue Cut Fire β†’FireAug 2016β€”β€”
Pilot Fire β†’FireAug 2016β€”β€”
North Fire β†’FireJul 2015β€”β€”
Hill Fire β†’FireSep 2011β€”β€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’FloodJan 2011$43.1Mβ€”
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Debr… β†’Severe StormMar 2010$2.1Mβ€”
Sheep Fire β†’FireOct 2009β€”β€”
Pendleton Fire β†’FireSep 2009β€”β€”

Showing 20 of 62 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

864

Total Claims Paid

$9,619,846

Avg Claim Payout

$11,134

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

86

Federal Funding

$108,428,210

Properties Protected

679

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.71

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures12$4,459,499
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan8$478,794
300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire7$3,726,609
205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic7$78,227,348
403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts5$581,703

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

San Bernardino has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 60 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (32 declarations). 864 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $295,200,414 in public assistance recovery funding. $14,064,593 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 86 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.1%

1.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

20.2%

9.6pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.2%

Arthritis

21.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

40.8%

Lack of Support

33.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

36.8%

Mobility

17.1%

Cognitive

20.4%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

9.5%

Self-Care

6.0%

Independent Living

11.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

San Bernardino has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 20.2% of adults lack health insurance. 67.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.2 mi

Community Hospital Of San Bern...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino2.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
St Bernardine Medical Center4.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Loma Linda University Medical Center6.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Loma Linda University Children'S Hospital6.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5β€”
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center8.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

12

Pop. Served

377,910

Violations (5yr)

83

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SAN BERNARDINO CITY214,6650
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WD109,6080
SBDNO COUNTY SERVICE AREA 6414,9110
MUSCOY MWC NO. 113,0000
SBDNO COUNTY SERVICE AREA 70J12,8430
GLEN HELEN WATER SYSTEM5,9000
GILBERT STREET COMPLEX3,8330
SBDNO COUNTY SERVICE AREA 70 CEDAR GLEN1,2400
CSA 70 W-3 HACIENDA61141
CSA 42 ORO GRANDE5290
CSA 70 W-4 PIONEERTOWN4700
CSA 70-F MORONGO30042

There are 12 water systems serving the area. 83 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

27 min

+15% vs national

Drive Alone

76.6%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

1.4%

+51% vs national

Work From Home

5.8%

-38% vs national

Carpool

12.9%

Walk / Bike

1.6%

combined

How San Bernardino's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

53

2023

6-Year Avg

44

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

18

Cyclist

4

Nighttime

43

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202351530184
202253570204
202139390190
2020394619131
2019293411131
2018323413120

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in San Bernardino, CA is 27 minutes, which is 15.4% above the national average of 23 minutes. 76.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.8% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 1.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.9% of workers carpool. 1.4% walk to work. In 2023, there were 53 traffic fatalities from 51 fatal crashes. 18 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

87.1%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.9%

of households

No Internet

8.5%

of households

Total Households

63,133

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.9%
Cellular Data Plan
78.4%
Satellite
12.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
11.3%
No Internet Access
8.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

95.0%

of households

Smartphone

91.7%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

71.4%

of households

Tablet

58.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
95.0%
Smartphone
91.7%
Desktop / Laptop
71.4%
Tablet
58.3%
Smartphone Only
16.5%
No Computer
5.0%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

32.0Β’

per kWh

+87% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

25.5Β’

per kWh

+89% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

21.5Β’

per kWh

+119% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$161

residential

+13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

87% above the national average of 17.1Β’/kWh

Residential electricity in California averages 32.0Β’ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1Β’. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

San Bernardino vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (Β’/kWh)

Commercial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Industrial Rate (Β’/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

12

Population Served

377,910

Violations (5yr)

83

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SAN BERNARDINO CITYCommunityGround water214,6650
SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY WDCommunityGround water109,6080
SBDNO COUNTY SERVICE AREA 64CommunityGround water14,9110
MUSCOY MWC NO. 1CommunityGround water13,0000
SBDNO COUNTY SERVICE AREA 70JCommunityGround water12,8430
GLEN HELEN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water5,9000
GILBERT STREET COMPLEXCommunityGround water3,8330
SBDNO COUNTY SERVICE AREA 70 CEDAR GLENCommunityPurchased surface water1,2400
CSA 70 W-3 HACIENDACommunityGround water61141
CSA 42 ORO GRANDECommunityGround water5290
CSA 70 W-4 PIONEERTOWNCommunityGround water4700
CSA 70-F MORONGOCommunityGround water30042

87.1% of households in San Bernardino have broadband internet access. 68.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.5% of households have no internet access. 16.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 12 water systems, providing water to 377,910 people. A total of 83 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. San Bernardino is located in San Bernardino County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in San Bernardino.

Election Overview

Source: San Bernardino County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

362,114

47.5%

GOP Votes

378,416

49.7%

Total Votes

761,714

Margin

R+2.1%

Shift from 2020

R+12.8pp

vs prior election

πŸ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016–2024
πŸ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+2.1%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024362,114378,416761,71447.5%49.7%R+2.1
2020455,859366,257840,93154.2%43.5%D+10.7
2016312,517253,962598,78352.2%42.4%D+9.8

In the 2024 presidential election, San Bernardino County recorded 761,714 total votes. Republicans won the county with 49.7% of the vote compared to 47.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+2.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+12.8pp from the previous election. Since 2016, San Bernardino County has shifted 11.9 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

83

Total Assets

$81.2M

Total Income

$54.0M

Per 10K Residents

3.7

nonprofits

-91.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

11

Median Assets

$406K

Oldest Active

1945

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
15
Religion
15
Housing & Shelter
6
Recreation & Sports
4
Mental Health
3
Youth Development
3
Community Improvement
3
Philanthropy
3
Public Benefit
3
Arts & Culture
2
Health Care
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Public Safety
2
Education
1
Animal-Related
1
Crime & Legal
1
Science & Tech
1
Unknown
1
92.0%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $74.8M of $81.2M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in San Bernardino

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
EL SOL NEIGHBORHOOD EDUCATIONAL CENTERHuman Services$27.2M$15.8M1994
CONGREGATIONS ORGANIZED FOR PROPHETIC ENGAGEMENTReligion$9.5M$3.0M2002
SOLDIERS OF AMERICAHuman Services$8.6M$3K2022
AHEPA 302 INCHousing & Shelter$7.5M$898K2005
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE INLAND EMPIRE INCβ€”$6.8M$1.7M1985
INLAND EMPIRE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ASSESSMENT CENTER OF EXCEHuman Services$4.8M$3.3M2016
RAMROD SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$3.4M$718K1993
BERHE GROUP HOME INCUnknown$2.6M$5.4M1992
KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION FOR YOUR SUCCESSHuman Services$2.3M$11.7M2011
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER - NORTH AMERICAN SECRETARIATReligion$2.2M$726K2015
SAN BERNARDINO SYMPHONY ASSOCIATIONβ€”$1.7M$432K1967
CHILD ADVOCATES OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTYβ€”$837K$1.3M1994
BLESSING COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERHealth Care$733K$3.0M2019
ARTS CONNECTIONArts & Culture$724K$1.2M2014
OPTION HOUSE INCβ€”$653K$1.4M1983
INLAND EMPIRE REBOUNDHuman Services$473K$817K2019
INLAND EMPIRE COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTERHuman Services$419K$320K2019
HIGHLAND LUTHERAN SENIOR HOUSING INCHousing & Shelter$392K$869K1992
SAN BERNARDINO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INCPublic Benefit$213K$90K2018
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT PEER SUPPORT PROGRAMHuman Services$93K$73K2020
20 20 VISION SPORTS CORPRecreation & Sports$90K$281K2019
TOO BE FREE RECOVERY INCORPORATEDHousing & Shelter$59Kβ€”2016
BIGGER THAN YOU INCPhilanthropy$25K$25K2024
IGLESIA CRISTIANA INTERDENOMINATIONAL MONTE BETELReligion$25K$22K2014
OPEN ARMS HOUSINGPublic Benefit$17K$106K2023
ROBOTICS ENGINEERING AND DRONES ACADEMY REDScience & Tech$17K$221K2020
HOPE 4 EVERYONE FOUNDATIONFood & Agriculture$5K$196K2017
INSTYLE COFFEE BYAMFood & Agriculture$3K$99K2021
AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH COALITIONMental Health$3K$25K2020
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL LEAGUE INCYouth Development$3K$31K2017
SALVADORENOS EN SAN BERNARDINO CALIFORNIACommunity Improvement$444$2K2024
CITY CENTER SBβ€”$10$161K2023
SECOND CHANCE OF HOPE INCHuman Services$1$10K2022
VIBRANT GREEN FOR VIBRANT PEACEHuman Services$1β€”2020

San Bernardino, CA has 83 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $81.2M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 15 organizations. 11 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 3.7 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1945.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,343

Total Approved

$706.4M

Jobs Supported

14,757

Per 10K Residents

60.6

SBA loans

-24.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

158

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

114 loans

Top Industry

Retail Trade

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)84% of all loans

Loans

1,126

Total Amount

$554.3M

Avg Loan

$492,281

Median Loan

$251,350

SBA Guaranteed

$418.5M(76%)

Jobs Supported

10,471

50416% of all loans

Loans

217

Total Amount

$152.0M

Avg Loan

$700,673

Median Loan

$451,000

7(a) β€” 84%504 β€” 16%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

232

17% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$203.5M

29% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$877,063

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Retail Trade238 loans
NAICS 44
$127.8M
Other Services142 loans
NAICS 81
$57.0M
Accommodation & Food Services130 loans
NAICS 72
$112.3M
Transportation & Warehousing90 loans
NAICS 48
$74.9M
Construction88 loans
NAICS 23
$29.8M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Priksnr Llc2$7.7M
Marna Health Services Inc.3$5.9M
King Pallets Inc.1$5.0M
M & L Consulting1$5.0M
Sb Hotel North Llc1$5.0M
Belmont Caring Llc1$5.0M
Hemet Properties Llc1$5.0M
Premium Pallet Inc.1$5.0M
Sb Hotel South Llc1$5.0M
Noah Corporation1$5.0M

San Bernardino, CA has received 1,343 SBA loans totaling $706.4M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,126 loans (84% of the total), supporting 10,471 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 217 loans totaling $152.0M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in San Bernardino is U.S. Bank, National Association with 114 loans. That works out to 60.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

25

Total Population

708,180

Avg Median Income

-$106,603,426

Avg Home Value

-$79,617,272

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
9231313,069$83,668$465,800$1,7823.6
9231631,909$82,117$448,200$1,45011.5
92317708$50,625$548,700$1,5181.6
92322605N/A$615,000N/A3.3
9232457,049$69,419$413,100$1,60027.8
923259,689$79,254$358,300$1,5148.7
92336103,393$121,989$604,600$2,06419.9
9234656,956$84,818$461,500$1,65427.1
92350394N/AN/AN/A0.1
9235423,076$86,063$539,100$1,7115.0
923693,305N/AN/AN/A0.4
9237444,287$96,237$494,000$1,97217.9
9237684,161$76,914$433,100$1,61313.3
9237721,685$111,088$553,800$2,3957.2
92378445$70,515$350,000$1,2780.8
92385186$72,778$388,300N/A9.2
923912,192$70,987$313,100$1,4732.0
924012,283$42,898$348,400$1,1550.7
9240463,067$66,173$383,700$1,38631.6
9240531,207$59,271$376,800$1,4245.0
9240769,191$83,662$473,200$1,77181.7
9240813,880$63,696$407,300$1,31410.5
9241048,286$53,390$273,700$1,3038.2
9241127,157$55,457$318,500$1,3554.7
924150N/AN/AN/A0.1

San Bernardino, CA has 25 ZIP codes with a combined population of 708,180. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$106,603,426. The average median home value is -$79,617,272. The average median monthly rent is -$133,332,064.

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