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Upland, CA

A town of about 79,257 people in San Bernardino County, part of the Riverside area. Resident comments and photos are about Upland; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Upland
Upland in California
California in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Upland's center.

34
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
53
coffee shops
91
parks
105
playgrounds
12
libraries
3
movie theaters
10
live theaters
11
museums
19
bookstores
1
comic shop
27
gyms
17
bars
18
pharmacies
3
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of Upland.

Bike lanes and bike paths
109 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
153 miles
more than almost all U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

What rent costs

Of about 11,536 rented homes in Upland, 52% rent for under $2,000 a month and 93% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 6%
$1,000 to $1,499: 12%
$1,500 to $1,999: 34%
$2,000 to $2,499: 28%
$2,500 to $2,999: 13%
$3,000 or more: 7%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Upland rents for $1,500 to $1,999 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $3,000 to $3,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Your first weeks in California

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the California DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: California voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Public schools

33 public school districts in this county, with about 359,885 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Upland Unified · Upland
10,079 students · 24.1 students per teacher · 14 schools · grades K to 12
San Bernardino City Unified · San Bernardino
45,971 students · 21.2 students per teacher · 76 schools · grades K to 12
Fontana Unified · Fontana
33,910 students · 20 students per teacher · 44 schools · grades K to 12
Chino Valley Unified · Chino
25,645 students · 23.3 students per teacher · 34 schools · grades K to 12
Rialto Unified · Rialto
24,132 students · 23.7 students per teacher · 30 schools · grades K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

California keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Search licensed childcare in California →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

21 colleges in the county and the wider metro around Upland. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Chaffey College · Rancho Cucamonga
Public, 2-year (community college) · 20,632 students · $1,184 in-state, $11,120 out-of-state
California State University-San Bernardino · San Bernardino
Public, 4-year · 18,925 students · $7,675 in-state, $19,555 out-of-state
Victor Valley College · Victorville
Public, 2-year (community college) · 15,372 students · $1,425 in-state, $10,125 out-of-state
San Bernardino Valley College · San Bernardino
Public, 2-year (community college) · 12,982 students · $1,185 in-state, $10,017 out-of-state
Crafton Hills College · Yucaipa
Public, 2-year (community college) · 6,097 students · $1,188 in-state, $12,320 out-of-state

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less, and community colleges often charge even less to people who live in their district. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$581,454
What a typical home sells for across the Riverside area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
33 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,616 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in CA. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Very High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's rating for hail damage in the county, compared with other U.S. counties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
3 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
19.6 per 100,000 people a year
434 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. CA average: 21.9 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
Median household income
$82,184
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.7% of home value a year
About $700 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 13.30%
CA's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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