San Bernardino CA

In San Bernardino, the rent-to-income burden runs around 27% — acceptable by national standards. Median income sits at $67,415 and median rent is $1,508/month. A staggering 60% of renters here are housing-cost-burdened — spending 30% or more of their income just to keep a roof overhead. Median home value: $422,300 — that's 6.3× the median income. Only 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree. The economy runs on trades, logistics, and service work — and the wages reflect that. Employment picture: 6.12% unemployment — a average employment landscape. Poverty rate: 18.6% — well above the national average. The headline economic numbers hide a bifurcated city. Average commute: 30 minutes — acceptable. Violent crime: 108.5/100k avg monthly rate (8531 reported); Property crime: 279.6/100k avg monthly rate (21982 reported). San Bernardino was founded in 1854 — that's 172 years of history baked into the streets. The city covers 59.7 sq miles at 3,734 people/sq mile — spread out. Elevation: 1,053 ft — elevated terrain. San Bernardino has 9 sister cities — cosmopolitan on paper, at least. RoastMyCity overall score: 53/100 — Needs Work.