Living in Chino, CA

Explore Chino and see how it fits the life you want to build.

92,652 Population San Bernardino County County City Place Type California State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Chino at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population92,652
Median Household Income$104,682
Median Home Value$683,400
Median Gross Rent$2,336
Median Age36.2
Average Household Size3.3
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home15.2%
Homeownership64.0%
Housing Vacancy3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Chino is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Chino Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Chino and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value2.5 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.6 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.7 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Chino

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$683,400
Median Gross Rent$2,336
Homeownership64.0%
Housing Vacancy3.3%
Housing Value5.0/10
Housing Stability7.2/10

Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Chino, CA

Median Household Income$104,682
Unemployment6.5%
Work From Home15.2%
Employment6.6/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength9.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Chino and how households are structured

Population92,652
Median Age36.2
Average Household Size3.3

Chino is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Chino

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Chino point to hot summers, cool winters, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High93.7°F
Average Winter Low41.7°F
Annual Rainfall10.0 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.

Seasonal Life in Chino

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.

Winter

Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Chino is located in San Bernardino County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. San Bernardino County.

County Intelligence

Chino & San Bernardino County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Chino is located in San Bernardino County, California.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Chino.

Current NarrowTheList data for Chino shows a population of about 92,652. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship San Bernardino County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Chino.

For someone considering a move to Chino, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.

Chino Hills, CA 4.0 miles away Eastvale, CA 4.9 miles away Ontario, CA 5.5 miles away Montclair, CA 6.9 miles away Norco, CA 7.5 miles away Pomona, CA 7.8 miles away Yorba Linda, CA 8.5 miles away Diamond Bar, CA 8.8 miles away Upland, CA 9.7 miles away Corona, CA 9.8 miles away Anaheim, CA 9.8 miles away