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A city of 177,856, settled in 1980. Public schools that outperform most of California.
Trash & recyclingFor a city of 177,856, Rancho Cucamonga does well: it grades B, 147th among California's 841 graded towns. Its public schools beat 88% of California towns on state tests and graduation and CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 78% of the country. The trade-offs: the typical home is worth about $779K, 8.7 years of the Riverside metro’s $90K median household income, and FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 97% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. Rancho Cucamonga’s trail density is 2.7 miles per square mile, against 1.0 in California’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Rancho Cucamonga is home to Chaffey College. Rancho Cucamonga's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 91% of U.S. towns.
Where Rancho Cucamonga beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| John L. Golden Elementary | K–5 | 916 |
| Carleton P. Lightfoot Elementary | K–5 | 878 |
| Terra Vista Elementary | K–5 | 855 |
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within California), ordered by how far Rancho Cucamonga is from typical.
Its grades run from A for schools (better than 88% of comparable towns) to D− for cost of living (better than 1%), so the B overall blends very different results.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Census counts: 55,250 in 1980, 174,453 in 2020. The archive holds 14 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 7 maps from 1897 on.
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Rancho Cucamonga. Close and well known come first.
Big draw30 mi Theme parkDisneyland17.3M visitors a year
Big draw32 mi Theme parkKnott's Berry Farm4.5M visitors a year
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaDodger Stadium
Big draw30 mi Theme parkDisney California Adventure10.1M visitors a year
Big draw29 mi Stadium & arenaAngel Stadium of Anaheim
Big draw34 mi MuseumOldest McDonald's restaurantDisneyland: HarshLight from San Jose, CA, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Knott's Berry Farm: Phydend at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Dodger Stadium: Frederick Dennstedt from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Disney California Adventure: CrispyCream27, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Angel Stadium of Anaheim: Staff Sgt. Chad McMeen, Public domain · Oldest McDonald's restaurant: Northwalker, CC0
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rancho Cucamonga, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Rancho Cucamonga.
Rancho Cucamonga has milder winter nights than nearly all U.S. towns, trades workers with Ontario and other neighbors and has better schools than Upland or any other neighbor.
125 miles of trail in 37 parks and preserves. North Etiwanda Preserve, at 837 acres with 7.9 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. North Etiwanda Preserve | 7.9 mi | 837 |
| 2. Rancho Cucamonga Central Park | 3.8 mi | 104 |
| 3. San Bernardino National Forest | 3.1 mi | 156 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its A is the best School Grade on its borders; Upland (B+) is next. Its A for schools comes with a D− for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $779K.
Three of its 48 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Creek IntermediateLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 1,326 | – |
| Etiwanda HighLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,446 | A− |
| Rancho Cucamonga HighTop results in townGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 3,221 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduation
Rancho Cucamonga’s FEMA risk score is 97 of 100, where California’s towns sit at 88 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. Since 1979, 25 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Rancho Cucamonga.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Against the 6,871 U.S. towns with household incomes like Rancho Cucamonga’s, it is healthier than 59%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
72% of adults had a checkup this year in Rancho Cucamonga. Rancho Cucamonga beats the California average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 19% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Rancho Cucamonga.
| Rancho Cucamonga | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 72% | 72% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Rancho Cucamonga | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.6% | 10.6% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.8% | 10.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
January nights average 43.8°, milder than in 96% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 92.8°.
Rancho Cucamonga has warm winters and hot summers, with very little rain. The July high in Rancho Cucamonga is 93°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
| Rancho Cucamonga | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| July high | 93°F | 89°F | 85°F |
| January low | 44°F | 40°F | 22°F |
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Rancho Cucamonga has about as many jobs (75,917) as working residents, but only 10,710 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Rancho Cucamonga for work: only 15% work in town. Rancho Cucamonga’s average trip to work is 32 minutes. Jobs based in Rancho Cucamonga grew to 75,917 in 2023, 11,049 more than in 2013.
| Rancho Cucamonga | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 28 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $112,000 | $95,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 15% | 6.6% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8% | 10% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Rancho Cucamonga's reported crime rate is below California's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 413 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
| Rancho Cucamonga | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 14.7 per 1,000 residents | 13.3 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.3 per 1,000 residents | 2.9 | 1.6 |
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the California average. 38% of Rancho Cucamonga adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
| Rancho Cucamonga | California towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 29% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 15% | 16% | 18% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | 39.1 years | 40.5 years |
49.9% women, 50.1% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±0.7 points. Across California, 50.1% of residents are women. Median age: women 40.7, men 36.8.
| Rancho Cucamonga | CA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.2% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.4% | 10.5% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.9% | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.4% | 13.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.8% | 12.5% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.4% | 6.5% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.5% | 15.3% | 10.4% |
| High school | 20.8% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 22.4% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.8% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.9% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.6% | 14.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
20 within 15 miles of the center of Rancho Cucamonga
About 9 of every 100 Rancho Cucamonga residents are enrolled in college, about the same as California.
4 places in Rancho Cucamonga on the National Register of Historic Places.
9 notable people were born in Rancho Cucamonga.
City in California, United States
Rancho Cucamonga ( RAN-choh KOO-kə-MUNG-gə) is a city located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in the Inland Empire region of San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 mi (60 km) east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 28th most populous city in California. The city's seal, which centers on a cluster of grapes, alludes to the city's agricultural history including wine-making. The city's proximity to major transportation hubs, airports, and highways has attracted the business of several large corporations, including Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Big Lots, Mercury Insurance Group, Southern California Edison, and Amphas…
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4 towns share a border with Rancho Cucamonga.
It grades higher overall than all 4 graded towns on its borders; San Antonio Heights (B−) comes closest.
| Town | CA rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cucamonga | #147 | B | D− | — | A | A− |
| Upland | #327 | C+ | D− | C | B+ | A− |
| Fontana | #468 | C− | D− | C+ | B− | B− |
| Ontario | #565 | D | D− | C | B− | B− |
| San Antonio Heights | #217 | B− | D− | — | B+ | A |
Rancho Cucamonga and San Antonio Heights report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Rancho Cucamonga with a neighbor →
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
By most measures, yes. Rancho Cucamonga grades B overall, better than 59% of U.S. towns and #147 of 841 in California. It grades A− for health and A for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D−.
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D−.
9 notable people were born here, including Darren Collison and Nichkhun.
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