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Colton, California

Introduction to Colton, California

Colton, California, in San Bernardino county, is 2 miles SW of San Bernardino, California (center to center) and 9 miles NE of Riverside, California. The city is in the Riverside - San Bernardino area. There are 47,662 residents in Colton.

Colton History

The city’s history dates back to the 1770s when the explorations from Mexico brought Europeans to this area. Prior to this, Colton was inhabited by the Gua-chama, Seranno and San Gorgonio Native Americans. Agua Mansa, or “Gentle Waters,” is the southwest section of Colton where the New Mexico Pioneers settled in 1842. Colton Crossing is one of the busiest railroad crossings of the United States. It is the junction of the main transcontinental trunk lines of Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe. It was built around 1875, the same year as the official foundation of Colton. The city was incorporated in 1887.

Colton and nearby Attractions

  • Colton Area Museum
  • Colton Recreation Lake
  • Montecito Memorial Park
  • Plaza las Flores Shopping Center
  • Living Springs Fellowship Church
  • Colton Plunge Park

Things To Do In Colton

Colton is an ideal location for visitors to make trips to the deserts, mountains or beaches of California. The city boasts of a rich history which is reflected in the historic homes, the beautifully restored Andrew Carnegie Library Building, the museum, the city hall, and the numerous churches. There are a number of amusement parks that offer recreational facilities for both kids and their parents. Visitors can also take a walk through the city’s memorial parks that tell the story of forgotten times.

Colton Transportation

Air transportation is available from San Bernardino International Airport.

Colton Higher Education

MTI College-Colton is the local college.

High Points

Colton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Colton Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Colton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Colton, CA

Comparing Colton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population86
Female Share of the Population35
Senior Citizens12
Well-Paid Single Men13
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use56
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime44

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