Population 7,503 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in SBHS
Household size in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.78 | 3.46 | 3.35 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.78 | 3.68 | 3.43 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.84 | 3.59 | 3.42 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.56 | 3.57 | 3.34 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | +0.11 | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in SBHS are large by national standards, averaging 3.56 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.78, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1 | 29.1 | 33.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 23.5 | 29.5 | 34.6 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.4 | 30.3 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.5 | 32.4 | 37.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +3.2 | +3.4 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 28.5, SBHS is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 27.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 23.4% | 15.2% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.6% | 24.6% | 15.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 23.4% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 22.8% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in SBHS: 26.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in SBHS
Renters in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.1% | 48.3% | 32.3% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 74.2% | 51.6% | 36.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.2% | 51.5% | 36.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.7% | 49.2% | 34.2% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in SBHS rent: 68.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly three in ten owners (28.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 9.6% | 11.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.7% | 10.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 7.5% | 9.4% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.5% | 7.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.0 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.6% of homes in SBHS are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy is down 10.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of San Bernardino's 37 neighborhoods, only three have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1965 | 1983 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1966 | 1984 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1967 | 1984 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1970 | 1986 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in SBHS is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $800 | $1,022 | $1,287 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $790 | $1,049 | $1,332 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $938 | $1,213 | $1,549 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,293 | $1,662 | $2,083 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$493 | +$640 | +$796 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in SBHS costs $1,293 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $493 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 47.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in SBHS
Bachelor's degrees in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 11.2% | 19.2% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 10.6% | 19.4% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 11.5% | 21.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 12.8% | 24.0% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in SBHS have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 4.6%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. SBHS has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five San Bernardino neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.7% | 64.7% | 77.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 47.5% | 65.6% | 78.6% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 68.9% | 80.6% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.4% | 72.5% | 82.5% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +4.6 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in SBHS never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 16.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in SBHS
| Period | SBHS | San Bernardino | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 18.5% | 14.4% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 6.1% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −7.3 pts | −4.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs high in SBHS: 7.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 11.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
SBHS compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBHS | 3.56 | 28.5 | 26.7% | 68.7% | 2.6% | 1959 | $1,293 | 4.6% | 63.4% | 7.3% |
| DMV | 2.92 | 31.5 | 25.1% | 73.0% | 2.0% | 1955 | $1,327 | 8.0% | 70.7% | 5.3% |
| Arrowview | 3.33 | 36.9 | 39.6% | 37.9% | 8.8% | 1957 | $1,655 | 14.9% | 76.6% | 8.6% |
| Feldheym | 2.86 | 37.9 | 13.4% | 80.1% | 8.6% | 1957 | $1,219 | 4.0% | 56.4% | 9.5% |
| Seccombe Lane | 3.16 | 35.4 | 20.3% | 72.9% | 5.5% | 1958 | $1,359 | 4.3% | 58.7% | 4.3% |
| Wilson-Riverside | 3.26 | 34.2 | 25.7% | 51.4% | 4.5% | 1954 | $1,700 | 10.6% | 75.0% | 5.7% |
| Muscupiabe | 3.04 | 37.2 | 17.8% | 37.1% | 5.4% | 1948 | $1,695 | 14.9% | 75.7% | 11.6% |
| La Plaza | 4.33 | 27.0 | 37.5% | 62.7% | 6.3% | 1964 | $1,485 | 7.9% | 61.3% | 3.8% |
| Mount Vernon | 3.79 | 33.9 | 12.6% | 43.0% | 3.7% | 1958 | $1,429 | 3.7% | 64.4% | 10.9% |
| Perris Hills | 3.13 | 38.4 | 18.2% | 61.6% | 3.2% | 1959 | $1,432 | 3.5% | 60.2% | 2.6% |
| Alessandro | 3.98 | 31.8 | 19.8% | 45.3% | 8.2% | 1958 | $1,474 | 10.7% | 67.3% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up SBHS. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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