Housing and commuting evidence

Inland Empire housing data.

Fifteen Census datasets to help you understand housing costs, the local housing stock and journeys to work. Inspect the numbers, check their limits and download the records.

Observation period: 2020 to 2024. These are historical survey estimates, not live listings, current market rents or Homzora survey results. Every table retains published estimates and 90 percent margins of error. Read each table's population and limitations before comparing values.

Geographic coverage: Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area. Check the municipality and county for the full address before using local housing resources. The metro data covers both Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including places beyond the six starter municipalities. The area cards do not provide city or neighborhood estimates.

Median gross rent at a glance

Occupied homes paying cash rent. Monthly dollars, adjusted to 2024. These are not current asking rents.

ACS 2020 to 2024 · Table B25064
GeographyMedian90% margin of error
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area$1,846±$10

Separate published estimates. No ranking or statistical significance claim.

Census table B25064 · 2020 to 2024

Median gross rent

A benchmark for occupied rental homes, not the price of available listings. Gross rent includes contract rent plus applicable utilities and fuels. The median is not an average. Do not average medians across places.

Measured population: Renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent. Units: Monthly dollars, expressed in 2024 inflation adjusted dollars.

1 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 1 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Median gross rent · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Median gross rent1,846±10

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25070 · 2020 to 2024

Renter cost burden

Use the published bands to understand housing cost pressure. The not computed category is retained. No combined burden percentage is calculated. Totals overlap component rows.

Measured population: Renter-occupied housing units. Units: Housing units in each published rent to income band.

11 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 11 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Renter cost burden · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:495,428±4,966
Total: / Less than 10.0 percent11,553±1,031
Total: / 10.0 to 14.9 percent28,786±1,706
Total: / 15.0 to 19.9 percent47,426±2,000
Total: / 20.0 to 24.9 percent55,551±1,945
Total: / 25.0 to 29.9 percent49,049±1,821
Total: / 30.0 to 34.9 percent48,309±2,197
Total: / 35.0 to 39.9 percent35,184±1,811
Total: / 40.0 to 49.9 percent51,059±1,994
Total: / 50.0 percent or more141,894±3,055
Total: / Not computed26,617±1,493

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25003 · 2020 to 2024

Renter and owner households

Compare the number of owner occupied and renter occupied homes. One occupied housing unit represents one household. These are not resident population counts or a count of homes available to rent.

Measured population: Occupied housing units. Units: Occupied housing units.

3 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 3 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Renter and owner households · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,450,250±2,741
Total: / Owner occupied954,822±5,250
Total: / Renter occupied495,428±4,966

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25024 · 2020 to 2024

Housing types

Understand the building mix, including detached homes and multifamily buildings. Counts include occupied and vacant housing units, not only rentals. Building size does not establish quality or price.

Measured population: Housing units. Units: Housing units by units in structure.

11 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 11 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Housing types · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,613,300±509
Total: / 1, detached1,116,803±4,162
Total: / 1, attached88,702±2,400
Total: / 223,567±1,592
Total: / 3 or 463,931±2,278
Total: / 5 to 956,516±2,130
Total: / 10 to 1940,862±2,063
Total: / 20 to 4929,505±1,519
Total: / 50 or more75,017±2,377
Total: / Mobile home115,909±2,532
Total: / Boat, RV, van, etc.2,488±409

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B08301 · 2020 to 2024

Commuting methods

Travel modes and working from home describe resident workers, not only renters. Total and subgroup rows overlap. These figures do not measure current transit service or daily trips.

Measured population: Workers 16 years and over. Units: Workers age 16 and over.

21 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 21 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Commuting methods · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:2,047,862±7,295
Total: / Car, truck, or van:1,736,461±8,163
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Drove alone1,508,698±8,481
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled:227,763±5,370
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 2-person carpool161,168±4,490
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 3-person carpool38,953±2,453
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 4-person carpool15,179±1,650
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 5- or 6-person carpool8,549±955
Total: / Car, truck, or van: / Carpooled: / In 7-or-more-person carpool3,914±651
Total: / Public transportation:16,471±1,399
Total: / Public transportation: / Bus10,435±1,002
Total: / Public transportation: / Subway or elevated rail1,065±268
Total: / Public transportation: / Long-distance train or commuter rail4,199±694
Total: / Public transportation: / Light rail, streetcar or trolley (carro público in Puerto Rico)542±219
Total: / Public transportation: / Ferryboat230±122
Total: / Taxi or ride-hailing services2,355±465
Total: / Motorcycle3,525±518
Total: / Bicycle4,406±534
Total: / Walked26,583±1,372
Total: / Other means19,383±1,216
Total: / Worked from home238,678±4,980

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B08303 · 2020 to 2024

Travel time to work

Published journey time bands describe resident commuters. People working from home are excluded. This is not an address specific route estimate or a current traffic forecast.

Measured population: Workers 16 years and over who did not work from home. Units: Workers age 16 and over who did not work from home.

13 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 13 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Travel time to work · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,809,184±8,039
Total: / Less than 5 minutes34,686±1,848
Total: / 5 to 9 minutes129,999±3,449
Total: / 10 to 14 minutes205,766±3,794
Total: / 15 to 19 minutes252,510±4,345
Total: / 20 to 24 minutes233,817±4,111
Total: / 25 to 29 minutes102,823±3,341
Total: / 30 to 34 minutes249,351±4,614
Total: / 35 to 39 minutes47,666±1,909
Total: / 40 to 44 minutes72,458±2,772
Total: / 45 to 59 minutes160,314±3,216
Total: / 60 to 89 minutes193,281±4,086
Total: / 90 or more minutes126,513±3,526

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25031 · 2020 to 2024

Median gross rent by bedrooms

Compare published medians for different bedroom counts among occupied homes paying cash rent. These are not current listings. The total median repeats the overall rent benchmark; medians must not be added or averaged.

Measured population: Renter-occupied housing units paying cash rent. Units: Monthly dollars, expressed in 2024 inflation adjusted dollars.

7 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 7 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Median gross rent by bedrooms · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Median gross rent -- / Total:1,846±10
Median gross rent -- / Total: / No bedroom1,373±49
Median gross rent -- / Total: / 1 bedroom1,436±21
Median gross rent -- / Total: / 2 bedrooms1,758±16
Median gross rent -- / Total: / 3 bedrooms2,107±23
Median gross rent -- / Total: / 4 bedrooms2,577±41
Median gross rent -- / Total: / 5 or more bedrooms3,044±107

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25119 · 2020 to 2024

Household income by housing tenure

Compare the published median income for renter and owner households. This does not measure the income of individual earners or establish the income required to qualify for a home. Do not divide the median rent by median income to estimate household cost burden.

Measured population: Occupied housing units. Units: Annual household income in 2024 inflation adjusted dollars.

3 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 3 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Household income by housing tenure · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) -- / Total:89,662±787
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) -- / Total: / Owner occupied (dollars)107,249±866
Median household income in the past 12 months (in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars) -- / Total: / Renter occupied (dollars)62,167±777

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25034 · 2020 to 2024

Housing stock by year built

Understand the age composition of occupied and vacant homes. Construction period does not establish building condition, legal coverage, renovation history or energy efficiency. These are stock estimates, not the number of homes completed each year.

Measured population: Housing units. Units: Housing units by published construction period.

11 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 11 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Housing stock by year built · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,613,300±509
Total: / Built 2020 or later29,212±1,159
Total: / Built 2010 to 2019127,368±2,605
Total: / Built 2000 to 2009318,517±3,435
Total: / Built 1990 to 1999213,384±3,735
Total: / Built 1980 to 1989341,506±4,120
Total: / Built 1970 to 1979236,909±3,422
Total: / Built 1960 to 1969131,511±2,769
Total: / Built 1950 to 1959128,244±2,882
Total: / Built 1940 to 194940,308±1,645
Total: / Built 1939 or earlier46,341±1,564

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25004 · 2020 to 2024

Vacant housing by reason

Distinguish homes for rent from seasonal use, sale and other vacancy categories. These are historical counts, not a current vacancy rate or a list of available rentals. Do not treat every vacant unit as available housing.

Measured population: Vacant housing units. Units: Vacant housing units by published status.

8 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 8 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Vacant housing by reason · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:163,050±2,878
Total: / For rent21,655±1,713
Total: / Rented, not occupied3,163±525
Total: / For sale only9,519±1,076
Total: / Sold, not occupied6,524±738
Total: / For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use94,077±2,130
Total: / For migrant workers371±158
Total: / Other vacant27,741±1,446

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25044 · 2020 to 2024

Vehicle access by housing tenure

Compare vehicle availability for renter and owner households. Availability is not ownership, use, parking supply or transit accessibility. Household totals and nested categories overlap.

Measured population: Occupied housing units. Units: Occupied housing units by tenure and number of vehicles available.

15 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 15 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Vehicle access by housing tenure · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,450,250±2,741
Total: / Owner occupied:954,822±5,250
Total: / Owner occupied: / No vehicle available24,309±1,288
Total: / Owner occupied: / 1 vehicle available193,362±3,137
Total: / Owner occupied: / 2 vehicles available352,091±4,256
Total: / Owner occupied: / 3 vehicles available215,576±3,617
Total: / Owner occupied: / 4 vehicles available107,129±3,011
Total: / Owner occupied: / 5 or more vehicles available62,355±2,152
Total: / Renter occupied:495,428±4,966
Total: / Renter occupied: / No vehicle available40,262±1,687
Total: / Renter occupied: / 1 vehicle available180,756±3,216
Total: / Renter occupied: / 2 vehicles available174,239±3,707
Total: / Renter occupied: / 3 vehicles available63,651±1,965
Total: / Renter occupied: / 4 vehicles available24,827±1,380
Total: / Renter occupied: / 5 or more vehicles available11,693±1,128

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25040 · 2020 to 2024

House heating fuel

See the published mix of heating fuels used by occupied homes. Fuel type does not establish equipment condition, utility cost, efficiency or which party pays a bill. These are all occupied homes, not rental homes alone.

Measured population: Occupied housing units. Units: Occupied housing units by main heating fuel.

10 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 10 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

House heating fuel · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,450,250±2,741
Total: / Utility gas1,020,445±5,184
Total: / Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.)46,400±1,640
Total: / Electricity321,119±4,456
Total: / Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.1,454±369
Total: / Coal or coke182±81
Total: / Wood11,777±829
Total: / Solar energy20,856±1,073
Total: / Other fuel5,016±546
Total: / No fuel used23,001±1,132

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25014 · 2020 to 2024

Occupants per room by housing tenure

Understand the distribution of household occupancy relative to rooms. Rooms are not the same as bedrooms. These statistical categories do not determine a property's legal occupancy or establish individual household needs.

Measured population: Occupied housing units. Units: Occupied housing units by tenure and occupants per room.

13 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 13 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Occupants per room by housing tenure · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,450,250±2,741
Total: / Owner occupied:954,822±5,250
Total: / Owner occupied: / 0.50 or less occupants per room592,918±5,308
Total: / Owner occupied: / 0.51 to 1.00 occupants per room307,005±3,756
Total: / Owner occupied: / 1.01 to 1.50 occupants per room41,655±1,583
Total: / Owner occupied: / 1.51 to 2.00 occupants per room9,517±789
Total: / Owner occupied: / 2.01 or more occupants per room3,727±500
Total: / Renter occupied:495,428±4,966
Total: / Renter occupied: / 0.50 or less occupants per room218,392±3,735
Total: / Renter occupied: / 0.51 to 1.00 occupants per room208,743±3,446
Total: / Renter occupied: / 1.01 to 1.50 occupants per room43,104±1,751
Total: / Renter occupied: / 1.51 to 2.00 occupants per room18,358±1,156
Total: / Renter occupied: / 2.01 or more occupants per room6,831±796

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B25038 · 2020 to 2024

Household move timing by tenure

See when current householders moved into their homes. These counts do not measure annual lease turnover, eviction, displacement or moves out of the city. Renters and owners are separate categories.

Measured population: Occupied housing units. Units: Occupied housing units by tenure and year the householder moved into the unit.

15 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 15 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Household move timing by tenure · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,450,250±2,741
Total: / Owner occupied:954,822±5,250
Total: / Owner occupied: / Moved in 2023 or later18,755±1,117
Total: / Owner occupied: / Moved in 2020 to 2022134,325±2,570
Total: / Owner occupied: / Moved in 2010 to 2019383,875±4,552
Total: / Owner occupied: / Moved in 2000 to 2009226,187±3,462
Total: / Owner occupied: / Moved in 1990 to 1999109,489±2,236
Total: / Owner occupied: / Moved in 1989 or earlier82,191±2,263
Total: / Renter occupied:495,428±4,966
Total: / Renter occupied: / Moved in 2023 or later37,845±1,595
Total: / Renter occupied: / Moved in 2020 to 2022131,869±3,340
Total: / Renter occupied: / Moved in 2010 to 2019268,669±4,451
Total: / Renter occupied: / Moved in 2000 to 200943,085±1,610
Total: / Renter occupied: / Moved in 1990 to 199910,160±860
Total: / Renter occupied: / Moved in 1989 or earlier3,800±421

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Census table B28002 · 2020 to 2024

Household internet subscriptions

Compare household subscription arrangements. Categories include overlapping subtotals and components. A subscription does not establish connection quality, speed, affordability or provider availability at an address.

Measured population: Households. Units: Households by presence and type of internet subscription.

13 table rows for one metro area. Totals may overlap components. Snapshot prepared September 25, 2026.

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area: view 13 published rows

Metropolitan statistical area · GEO_ID 310M700US40140

Household internet subscriptions · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA Metro Area · 2020 to 2024
Published categoryEstimate90% margin of error
Total:1,450,250±2,741
Total: / With an Internet subscription1,356,140±3,806
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Dial-up with no other type of Internet subscription1,017±270
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Broadband of any type1,355,123±3,813
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Cellular data plan1,286,379±4,147
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Cellular data plan / Cellular data plan with no other type of Internet subscription160,786±3,909
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Broadband such as cable, fiber optic or DSL1,136,652±5,073
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Broadband such as cable, fiber optic or DSL / Broadband such as cable, fiber optic or DSL with no other type of Internet subscription56,408±1,897
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Satellite Internet service133,026±2,970
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Satellite Internet service / Satellite Internet service with no other type of Internet subscription6,455±690
Total: / With an Internet subscription / Other service with no other type of Internet subscription835±189
Total: / Internet access without a subscription30,126±1,600
Total: / No Internet access63,984±2,145

Official Census source file · Methods and limitations

Prepared by Homzora Team. Source: U.S. Census Bureau. Download source and selection record.

Open reference library

Planning reference library.

Download area specific comparison prompts, official source links and the formulas used by the planning tools.

The three resources below are planning reference compilations, separate from the fifteen Census datasets above. No Homzora survey findings or neighborhood rankings are published here.

Official sources

Source websites control their own content and reuse terms. Homzora does not relicense third party data.

To turn your housing research into a household budget, use the Inland Empire rental budget guide to organize questions about utilities, transportation and upfront costs. Keep these historical Census estimates separate from current written quotes for individual homes.