City safety & data profile

PomonaCA

Pomona, CA is a 153K-resident city in Los Angeles County with a median household income of $79,479.

Los Angeles County, California. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pomona, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pomona has a population larger than 96% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $593,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

153K
Population
Top 4%
By size
$79,479
Median income
$593,800
Median home
14.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Pomona

Pomona posts a median household income higher than 48% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Pomona area.

Top 52%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Pomona

Where Pomona income ranks nationally

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

$79,479 Bottom 48% higher than 48% 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 Pomona, CA beyond the headline numbers

Pomona sits inside Los Angeles County, California, at roughly 34.06°N, -117.75°W. Population 153,266, $79,479 median household income. Median home value $593,800, median rent $1,810. Poverty rate 14.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pomona's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 38%, then physical inactivity at 30.4%. 2 hospitals in/around Pomona, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
153,266
Pomona
Median Income
$79,479
+17% vs avg
Median Home Value
$593,800
+161% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Los Angeles County) - Pomona'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
9.8M-1%
Median Income
$90,112+61%
Median Home Value
$834,200+99%
Poverty Rate
13.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.3%-36%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pomona, CA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,810/mo
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Unemployment 6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.3%
Work From Home 9.3%
Public Transit 1.9%

Population

White 16%
African American 5.6%
Asian 10.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
38%
Physical Inactivity
30.4%
Obesity
28.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
17.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Binge Drinking
15.5%
Diabetes
13%
Current Smoking
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.5%
Annual Checkup 69%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
POMONA VALLEY HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
POMONA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pomona, CA?
Pomona, CA has a population of 153,266 people, located in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the median household income in Pomona?
The median household income in Pomona, CA is $79,479 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.3%.
What is the median home value in Pomona?
The median home value in Pomona, CA is $593,800. Median rent is $1,810/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pomona?
The top health indicators in Pomona include Short Sleep Duration (38%), Physical Inactivity (30.4%), Obesity (28.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pomona?
Pomona has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pomona?
The median age in Pomona, CA is 36 years. 20.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pomona, CA is located in Los Angeles County, California. With a population of 153K and a $79,479 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pomona area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Pomona'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 Pomona area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Pomona against California peers on any ranking lens. Explore California

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 (Los Angeles 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.