Barstow, California

Small California city with local appeal

Pacific Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.4

D+

out of 100

Overview

Barstow is a California city with a population of approximately 24,964, part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $266,998. Median household income is $52,200.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 24,964 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $266,998 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $52,200 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.9 minutes
  • Part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

24,964

Source: Census ACS

$266,998

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$52,200

Source: Census ACS

27.9 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

40

Source: Walk Score

104 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

San Bernardino County (county-level results)

48%
50%
Democrat 362,114
Republican 378,416
Leans R+2.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 76.9/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 53.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 49.1/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 40/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 41.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.4

Location

Barstow, CA (34.8915, -117.0387)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.