Life in Pomona research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Pomona 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 Pomona:
The population in Pomona is 148,391.
The median home value in Pomona is $680,462.
The median income in Pomona is $78,869.
The cost of living in Pomona is 139 which is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Pomona is $1,738.
The unemployment rate in Pomona is 6.3%.
The poverty rate in Pomona is 14.2%.
The average high in Pomona is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
Crime in Pomona summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pomona. Key points include:
There were 4,986 total crimes in Pomona in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pomona is 3,469.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pomona is 715.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pomona is 2,753.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pomona is 63.70% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Pomona / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,986 | 3,469.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,029 | 715.9 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 12 | 8.3 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 313 | 217.8 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 643 | 447.4 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,957 | 2,753.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 604 | 420.2 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,501 | 1,740.1 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 852 | 592.8 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Pomona summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pomona. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pomona is 139 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pomona is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Pomona is $680,462.
The median income in Pomona is $78,869.
| Living Expense | Pomona | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 205 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 128 | 100 | |
The average high in Pomona is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pomona |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
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The current population in Pomona is 148,391. The population has decreased -0.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 148,391 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 149,831 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 151,592 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 151,124 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 152,209 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 152,494 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 152,366 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 151,807 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 151,753 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 151,142 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 150,006 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 149,431 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 148,946 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 148,775 | - |
10.0% White with 14,893 White residents.
5.0% African American with 7,417 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 512 American Indian residents.
10.9% Asian with 16,241 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 295 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 633 Other residents.
1.6% Two Or More with 2,381 Two Or More residents.
71.4% Hispanic with 106,019 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pomona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10.0% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 5.0% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 71.4% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Pomona is 50.5% female with 74,912 female residents.
Pomona is 49.5% male with 73,479 male residents.
| Gender | Pomona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
14.0% of adults in Pomona completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Pomona completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Pomona completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Pomona completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Pomona completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Pomona completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Pomona completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Pomona completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Pomona completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pomona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 14.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.3% of households in Pomona earn Less than $10,000.
3.6% of households in Pomona earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.7% of households in Pomona earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Pomona earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Pomona earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Pomona earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Pomona earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.3% of households in Pomona earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Pomona earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.0% of households in Pomona earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pomona | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.3% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.0% | 19.4% | 12.6% |