City safety & data profile

PhelanCA

Phelan, CA is a 14K-resident city in San Bernardino County with a median household income of $79,914.

San Bernardino County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Phelan, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Phelan has a population larger than 24% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $386,800.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 76%
By size
$79,914
Median income
$386,800
Median home
12.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Phelan

Phelan posts a median household income higher than 49% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 51%
by median income, US cities

Where Phelan income ranks nationally

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

$79,914 Bottom 49% higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $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 Phelan, CA beyond the headline numbers

Phelan sits inside San Bernardino County, California, at roughly 34.43°N, -117.57°W. Population 14,304, $79,914 median household income. Median home value $386,800, median rent $1,525. Poverty rate 12.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Phelan's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38.1%, then high blood pressure at 36%.

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

Population
14,304
Phelan
Median Income
$79,914
+18% vs avg
Median Home Value
$386,800
+70% vs avg
Median Age
33.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (San Bernardino County) - Phelan'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 Phelan, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,525/mo
Poverty Rate
12.7% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 12.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.4%
Work From Home 7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 63%
African American 0.6%
Asian 3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38.1%
High Blood Pressure
36%
Obesity
34.2%
Physical Inactivity
26.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.1%
Binge Drinking
15.8%
Current Smoking
15.1%
Diabetes
13.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 52.3%
Annual Checkup 71%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
3.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Phelan, CA? ▼
Phelan, CA has a population of 14,304 people, located in San Bernardino County, California.
What is the median household income in Phelan? ▼
The median household income in Phelan, CA is $79,914 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
What is the median home value in Phelan? ▼
The median home value in Phelan, CA is $386,800. Median rent is $1,525/month.
What are the top health concerns in Phelan? ▼
The top health indicators in Phelan include Short Sleep Duration (38.1%), High Blood Pressure (36%), Obesity (34.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Phelan? ▼
The median age in Phelan, CA is 33.4 years. 12.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Phelan, CA is located in San Bernardino County, California. With a population of 14K and a $79,914 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Phelan area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Phelan's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Phelan area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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.