Living in Chino, CA

Chino is the 356th-largest city in the US, home to about 97,000 people in 2025. It has grown 5.6% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (106.4 on an index where the US is 100).

Population, 2025

96,957+5.6% since 2020

Median home value

$683,4006.5 years of median income

Median rent

$2,336/morent plus utilities

Household income

$104,682median, per year

Price level

106.4US average = 100

January / July highs

70° / 94°lows 42° / 63°

Average commute

33 min15% work from home

State income tax

13.3%top rate, graduated

Cost of living in Chino

The median home in Chino is worth $683,400 and the median household earns $104,682 a year, so a typical home costs about 6.5 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,336 a month, about 27% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area at 106.4, with housing at 129.3 and goods at 101.4 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $79,800 here. California taxes wages at a top rate of 13.3%. The average combined state and local sales tax in California is 9.03%.

All items106.4

Housing129.3

Goods101.4

Utilities148.6

Other services101.3

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Chino weather

Average highs run from 70°F in January to 94°F in July, and January nights average 42°F. It gets 10 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are February to May and October to November.

Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Chino

People and work

The median resident is 36.2 years old, and 27% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 64% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 33 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.

Median age

36.2256th youngest of 546

Bachelor's or higher

27%adults 25+

Homeowners

64%of households

People per sq mile

3,27829.6 sq mi of land

Take transit to work

1%1% walk, 0.4% bike

Unemployment

6.5%2020-2024 average

Poverty rate

8%of residents

Typical home built

1987median year

Who moves to Chino, and where people go

From farther away, newcomers most often come from Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Anaheim (Orange County) and San Diego (San Diego County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Los Angeles (Los Angeles County), Anaheim (Orange County) and Las Vegas (Clark County). See the map and full lists

IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.

Natural hazards, home prices and air quality

FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.

Parks and sights near Chino

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

• Disneyland Theme park 21 miles
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• Angel Stadium of Anaheim 20 miles
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• Dodger Stadium 35 miles
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• The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens Botanical garden 28 miles
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• Norton Simon Museum Museum 31 miles
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• California State University-Fullerton 17 miles
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• Disney California Adventure Theme park 21 miles
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• California State University-Long Beach 31 miles
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• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 11 miles
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• Mt San Antonio College 12 miles
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• University of California-Irvine 28 miles
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• University of California-Riverside 18 miles
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Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Airports near Chino

Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.

Colleges in and near Chino

US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.

Frost dates and fall color in Chino

Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before January 17, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around December 1 and the first frost comes around December 19.

NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Chino Airport, CA, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Chino.

Wildfire smoke in Chino

From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Chino on about 36 days a year, including about 8 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.

NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.

Home internet in Chino

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 27,261 households. Compare every city.

Public schools in Chino

Downtown Chino is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.

Other districts within 10 miles: Corona-Norco Unified School District (49,487 students), Fontana Unified School District (32,794 students), Orange Unified School District (23,823 students), Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (22,698 students), Chaffey Joint Union High School District (22,116 students), Pomona Unified School District (20,475 students).

National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.

Chino's twin cities

Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Chino's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).

• Tracy, CA75% matchCompare
• Rocklin, CA74% matchCompare
• Folsom, CA73% matchCompare
• Elk Grove, CA73% matchCompare

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Stargazing near Chino

The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:

• Anza-Borrego Desert State Park International Dark Sky Park 88 miles
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• Borrego Springs International Dark Sky Community 90 miles
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• Joshua Tree National Park International Dark Sky Park 100 miles
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Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.

Ski resorts near Chino

• Mount Baldy Ski Lifts 18 miles
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• Mountain High 25 miles
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• Kratka Ridge 28 miles
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• Buckhorn Ski Club 28 miles
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Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.

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Pros and cons of living in Chino

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Pros

• Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 70°F.

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Cons

• Data California's top income tax rate is 13.3%, among the highest in the country.
• Data Sales tax is high: 9.03% on average with local taxes.
• Data Summers are long and hot: about 99 days a year reach 90°F.
• Data Commutes are long: 33 minutes each way on average.
• Data High natural hazard risk in San Bernardino County (FEMA rates it very high), led by wildfire, inland flooding and earthquake.
• Data Air quality is a concern: 136 days in 2025 were unhealthy at least for sensitive groups (EPA).

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Chino ranks 22nd of 62 in our best suburbs of Riverside ranking.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chino a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, 6 comfortable months a year; the trade-offs are expensive homes relative to local incomes, 99 days a year at 90°F or hotter, long commutes. Compare Chino side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.

What is the population of Chino?

The Census Bureau estimates Chino had 96,957 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 91,850 in April 2020 (+5.6%).

How much do you need to earn to live in Chino?

Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $79,800 in the Chino area. The median household here earns $104,682.

When is the best time to visit Chino?

By the 1991-2020 climate normals, February to May and October to November are the most comfortable months. July averages 94°F and January 70°F for daytime highs.

What county is Chino in?

Chino is in San Bernardino County, California. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.

What time zone is Chino in?

Chino is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).

What is the elevation of Chino?

About 728 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.

Does California have a state income tax?

Yes. California has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 13.3% for 2026. Some cities add a local income tax, which is not included here.

Sources

Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Chino. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Chino Airport, CA station; snowfall from Pomona/Fairplex, CA. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.