Colton, California

California community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

64.1

D

out of 100

Overview

Colton is a California city with a population of approximately 53,357, part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $499,754. Median household income is $66,725.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 53,357 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $499,754 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $66,725 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 28.6 minutes
  • Part of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

53,357

Source: Census ACS

$499,754

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$66,725

Source: Census ACS

28.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

127 (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 41.1/100

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

Income vs Housing 36.8/100

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

Commute Time 47/100

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

Crime 35/100

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

Walkability 43/100

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

Purchasing Power 40.6/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 64.1

Location

Colton, CA (34.0580, -117.3186)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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