San Bernardino County, California Housing Market
In San Bernardino County, California, the median home value is $505,000, with a median monthly rent of $1,801. This places San Bernardino County at #137 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 within California.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,150
- Establishments: 78,160
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3,578
- Multi-family: 2,662
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 850,238 (avg $69,111)
- Outflow: 842,545 (avg $69,419)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in San Bernardino County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92358 | 360.1 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 92322 | 379.6 | +19.68% | 2025 |
| 3 | 92363 | 241.0 | +14.71% | 2024 |
| 4 | 92339 | 255.5 | -13.48% | 2025 |
| 5 | 92333 | 291.6 | -11.99% | 2025 |
| 6 | 92252 | 575.0 | -10.55% | 2025 |
| 7 | 92408 | 549.4 | -1.40% | 2025 |
| 8 | 92411 | 492.9 | -2.75% | 2025 |
| 9 | 92410 | 524.6 | +4.30% | 2025 |
| 10 | 92356 | 356.3 | -5.60% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | San Bernardino County | California Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $505,000 | $609,221 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,801 | $1,690 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.1% | 63.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.4 | 28.5 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in San Bernardino County is 17.1% below the California state average and 121.8% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,801/month is 6.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
San Bernardino County has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.1%, compared to 63.4% in California and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County | Utah | $505,500 | $1,621 |
| Rappahannock County | Virginia | $506,400 | $1,290 |
| Goochland County | Virginia | $500,600 | $1,614 |
| Washington County | Utah | $510,700 | $1,566 |
| Washington County | Rhode Island | $510,800 | $1,327 |
Other Counties in California
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mendocino County | $512,200 | $1,317 | 61.7% |
| San Joaquin County | $530,700 | $1,734 | 62.0% |
| Sacramento County | $534,200 | $1,790 | 59.0% |
| Calaveras County | $457,200 | $1,625 | 84.0% |
| Riverside County | $557,300 | $1,901 | 69.1% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).