City safety & data profile

Loma LindaCA

Loma Linda, CA is a 24K-resident city in San Bernardino County with a median household income of $82,353.

San Bernardino County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Loma Linda, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Loma Linda has a population larger than 53% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $596,900, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 47%
By size
$82,353
Median income
$596,900
Median home
12.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Loma Linda

Loma Linda posts a median household income higher than 52% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Loma Linda area.

Top 48%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Loma Linda

Where Loma Linda income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$82,353 Top 48% higher than 52% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. CA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Loma Linda, CA beyond the headline numbers

Loma Linda sits inside San Bernardino County, California, at roughly 34.05°N, -117.26°W. Population 24,045, $82,353 median household income. Median home value $596,900, median rent $1,855. Poverty rate 12.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Loma Linda's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36%, then high blood pressure at 30.5%. 3 hospitals in/around Loma Linda, 3.3/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Loma Linda from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,045
Loma Linda
Median Income
$82,353
+21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$596,900
+162% vs avg
Median Age
35.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Bernardino County) - Loma Linda's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.2M+7%
Median Income
$85,478+58%
Median Home Value
$505,000+127%
Poverty Rate
13.3%-29%
Unemployment
7%-51%

Economics

Economics indicators for Loma Linda, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
Poverty Rate
12.3% -13% vs avg
Unemployment 6.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 51.8%
Work From Home 13.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 32.7%
African American 8.1%
Asian 30.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36%
High Blood Pressure
30.5%
Obesity
26.7%
Physical Inactivity
21.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.6%
Binge Drinking
14.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.6%
Diabetes
10.5%
Current Asthma
9.4%
Current Smoking
9.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.5%
Annual Checkup 71.9%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
8.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.1%
Stroke
2.9%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.3/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
LOMA LINDA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
LOMA LINDA · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★☆☆
LOMA LINDA VA MEDICAL CENTER
LOMA LINDA · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Loma Linda, CA? ▼
Loma Linda, CA has a population of 24,045 people, located in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the median household income in Loma Linda? ▼
The median household income in Loma Linda, CA is $82,353 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.3%.
What is the median home value in Loma Linda? ▼
The median home value in Loma Linda, CA is $596,900. Median rent is $1,855/month.
What are the top health concerns in Loma Linda? ▼
The top health indicators in Loma Linda include Short Sleep Duration (36%), High Blood Pressure (30.5%), Obesity (26.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Loma Linda? ▼
Loma Linda has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Loma Linda? ▼
The median age in Loma Linda, CA is 35.5 years. 51.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Loma Linda, CA is located in San Bernardino County, California. With a population of 24K and a $82,353 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Loma Linda area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Loma Linda's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (San Bernardino County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.