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Rancho Cucamonga, CA


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Rancho Cucamonga, California

Introduction to Rancho Cucamonga, California

Incorporated in 1977, Rancho Cucamonga is a city of over 150,000 people located in San Bernardino County in Southern California. It is approximately forty-five minutes east of Los Angeles and near both the Angeles National Forest and the San Bernardino National Forest.

Nearby Los Angeles was ranked in the top thirty "Most Fun U.S. Cities" in a study conducted by Cranium, Inc. in 2004.

Rancho Cucamonga receives sunny dry weather. Summer average daily temperatures are in the mid-nineties, and winter temperatures are in the high sixties (degrees Fahrenheit).

Rancho Cucamonga Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Residents of Rancho Cucamonga have easy access to all of the entertainment offerings of Los Angeles. In addition, some of the more notable attractions in and around Rancho Cucamonga include:

  • The Casa de Rancho Cucamonga
  • The Rancho Cucamonga Grape Harvest Festival
  • Railroading in the Cajon Pass
  • Victoria Gardens Cultural Center
  • Wineries in and around Rancho Cucamonga

Rancho Cucamonga is home to a Minor League Baseball (MiLB) team, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. The Quakes are a Class A Advanced Affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Proximity to Los Angeles also offers access to the following professional sports teams:

  • The Los Angeles Avengers of the Arena Football League (AFL).
  • The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
  • Club Deportivo Chivas USA and the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS).
  • The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
  • The Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
  • The Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRancho Cucamonga Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Rancho Cucamonga Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Rancho Cucamonga People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Rancho Cucamonga Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Rancho Cucamonga Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Comparing Rancho Cucamonga 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
Male Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men77
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Age of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better107
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty107
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work12
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents14
People Living Alone14
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime95

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