Life in Corona research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Corona over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Corona:
The population in Corona is 158,839.
The median home value in Corona is $756,841.
The median income in Corona is $106,438.
The cost of living in Corona is 150 which is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Corona is $2,136.
The unemployment rate in Corona is 5.4%.
The poverty rate in Corona is 9.1%.
The average high in Corona is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
Crime in Corona summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Corona. Key points include:
There were 3,180 total crimes in Corona in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Corona is 1,973.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Corona is 249.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Corona is 1,723.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Corona is -6.90% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Corona / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,180 | 1,973.0 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 402 | 249.4 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 102 | 63.3 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 254 | 157.6 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,778 | 1,723.6 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 393 | 243.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,050 | 1,271.9 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 335 | 207.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Corona summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Corona. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Corona is 150 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Corona is 1.5x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Corona is $756,841.
The median income in Corona is $106,438.
| Living Expense | Corona | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 242 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 96 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Corona is 81.2° and the average low is 52.0°.
There are 18.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 10.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Corona |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 81.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 18.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 10.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
The current population in Corona is 158,839. The population has increased 5.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 158,839 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 158,346 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 157,844 | -6.1% |
| 2020 | 168,112 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 166,972 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 165,355 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 163,585 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 161,614 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 159,595 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 157,395 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 155,227 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 153,644 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 152,111 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 150,497 | - |
31.4% White with 49,849 White residents.
4.9% African American with 7,814 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 331 American Indian residents.
11.1% Asian with 17,689 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 387 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 797 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 5,307 Two Or More residents.
48.3% Hispanic with 76,665 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Corona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 31.4% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 4.9% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.1% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 48.3% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Corona is 50.0% female with 79,407 female residents.
Corona is 50.0% male with 79,431 male residents.
| Gender | Corona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
8.0% of adults in Corona completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Corona completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Corona completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Corona completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Corona completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Corona completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Corona completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Corona completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Corona completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Corona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.4% of households in Corona earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Corona earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in Corona earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Corona earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Corona earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.7% of households in Corona earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Corona earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Corona earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.2% of households in Corona earn $150,000 to $199,999.
18.6% of households in Corona earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Corona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.7% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.2% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 18.6% | 19.4% | 12.6% |