Median Age
30 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
8%
Adelanto, CA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,151
Population
38,013
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A tranquil desert suburb with all of the Inland Empire at your doorstep
Suburb
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Rural
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Desert
Adelanto is a suburban city positioned on the northwest corner of Victorville. Most of the city’s landscape is filled by residential neighborhoods, with many residents working in Victorville or nearby Hesperia. The location in the heart of the Mojave means that residents enjoy lots of sunshine year-round, and the surrounding desert landscape provides beautiful scenery as well as great opportunities for hiking and mountain biking-- the nearby El Mirage Dry Lake is a popular destination, and frequently serves as a filming location for films and television shows.
Explore the City
The main street of Adelanto contains a nice selection of retail and services.
Bring your furry friend to Pryke Dog Park and then go for a stroll in nearby Richardson Park.
Richardson Park has space for all kinds of recreation, from sports to walking.
Adelanto Public Library is home to books and video resources and a quiet place to enjoy a book.
Parks are popular gathering spots in Adelanto.
The desert sunsets are vibrant and beautiful in Adelanto.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,271
Average: $71,293
Education
2,308
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,014
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Adelanto has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
3%
Other Education
97%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Adelanto, CA is $1,173 for a studio, $1,151 for one bedroom, $1,442 for two bedrooms, and $1,226 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Adelanto has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,151/month
563 Sq Ft
House
$2,489/month
1,627 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Adelanto, CA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades K-8
345 Students
Victoria Magathan Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
551 Students
Public
Grades K-5
551 Students
Public
Grades K-5
535 Students
Public
Grades K-12
803 Students
Desert Trails Preparatory Academy
Public
Grades K-8
345 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
754 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
754 Students
Public
Grades K-12
803 Students
Public
Grades K-8
128 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,247 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,247 Students
Public
Grades K-12
803 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.