City profile · California · Census ACS 2023

Corona, CA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Corona - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

158,839
Residents
$106,438
Median income
$656,500
Median home
$3,236
Median rent (state)

Corona - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Corona places in the 81st percentile for household income and the 33rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

81st
percentile, household income
91st
percentile, home value
98th
percentile, median rent
33rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Corona, CA

Corona is a mid-sized U.S. city in California, home to 158,839 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Corona households earn a median of $106,438 annually, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 7.5%. Typical homes in Corona are valued around $656,500, and the median resident age is 37.3 years. Educational attainment runs 30.9% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 62.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 282 residential building permits were authorized in Corona (Construction Slowdown), down 52% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 1973.0 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

California carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 110.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $3,236 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $275 across California, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Corona report an average commute of 30.9 minutes, with 76.2% driving alone and 11.9% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

158,839 residents

Census ACS 2023 - California

Median Household Income

$106,438 /yr

Poverty 7.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

110.7 (US=100)

Well Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, California average

How does Corona compare to other US cities?

Corona measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 81% higher than other cities
Home value 91% pricier than other cities
Median rent 98% pricier than other cities
Safety 33% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to California alone, Corona ranks #236 of 441 California cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Corona against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to California only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

California-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Corona toward the top of California's cities

Among the 1,458 California cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Corona ranks #138 - the 82nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Corona only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#441 of 1,338
67th percentile in California
Median Gross Rent
#138 of 1,458
82nd percentile in California
Median Home Value
#496 of 1,343
63rd percentile in California
Poverty Rate
#645 of 1,450
55th percentile in California
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#605 of 1,458
58th percentile in California

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within California only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

81stIncome percentile
33rdSafety percentile

81st percentile nationally for median household income · 33rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Corona's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Corona's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 40 Avg. percentile National median
Corona's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Corona's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$656,500 9th percentile more affordable than 9% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Corona $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Corona, CA Corona, CA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Corona, CA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Corona, CA median $106,438/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Corona, CA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Corona, CA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 62.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
158,839
Median Income
$106,438
Median Home Value
$656,500
Median Age
37.3
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor force participation
62.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1973.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
249.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1723.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
37
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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156,000 residents158,000 residents160,000 residents162,000 residents164,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 157,444 residents 161,734 residents ▲ +2.7%
Corona's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
282
housing units authorized
Single-Family
232
detached homes
Multifamily
50
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 593
2020 253
2021 177
2022 46
2023 139
2024 282

Permit volume decreased 52% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
30.9 minutes
Drive Alone
76.2%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
0.6%
Work from Home
11.9%
Other
2.3%

Based on 77,570 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for California - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$150
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$70
avg/month
Total Utilities
$275
estimated/month

Estimates reflect California state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a California state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Corona sits in

Cost of Living Index
110.7
Well Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$3,236/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in California

Hayward
159,201 people
Salinas
161,993 people
Sunnyvale
153,455 people
Roseville
152,438 people
Palmdale
165,487 people
Escondido
149,913 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Corona's 158,839 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Paterson, NJ
157,660 people
Murfreesboro, TN
157,547 people
Alexandria, VA
156,788 people
Macon-Bibb County, GA
156,543 people
Lakewood, CO
156,309 people
Killeen, TX
156,144 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Corona's $106,438 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Park View, IA
$106,429 median income
Plattekill, NY
$106,429 median income
Lost Nation, IL
$106,419 median income
Zapata Ranch, TX
$106,458 median income
Garcon Point, FL
$106,463 median income
Roots, PA
$106,411 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Corona, CA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Corona, CA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 41.6% 11.5% 23.5% 16.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 48.3% White 41.6% Black or African American 5.3% Asian 11.5% American Indian 1.3% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 23.5% Two or more races 16.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Corona compares to nearby California cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Corona (this city) 158,839 $106,438
Hayward 159,201 $113,775
Salinas 161,993 $89,150
Sunnyvale 153,455 $181,862
Census ACS 5-year FIPS CA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Corona, CA?

What is the population of Corona, CA? +

The population of Corona, CA stands at 158,839 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Corona, CA? +

The median household income in Corona is $106,438 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Corona? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Corona; the closest available measure is the California state average, a cost of living index of 110.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within California vary by metro area.

Is Corona, CA safe? +

Corona has a total crime rate of 1973.0 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Corona, CA? +

The median home value in Corona is $656,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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