Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
13%
Barstow
Barstow, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$986
Population
29,037
Renter Mix
56% Rent
Enjoy the attractions and accessibility of this desert town
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Located midway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Barstow sits in the western side of the Mojave Desert at the entrance to the Mojave National Preserve. Barstow serves as a major transportation center for the Inland Empire, with I-15, I-40, Route 58, and U.S. 66 all converging in town.
Barstow offers residents a small-town atmosphere with a wide variety of attractions. History lives in Barstow’s diverse museums, including the Route 66 Mother Road Museum, Western America Railroad Museum, Mojave River Valley Museum, and the Desert Discovery Center. Retail delights are plentiful at the vast Outlets at Barstow. Outdoor recreation abounds at several local parks in addition the nearby San Bernardino National Forest, Joshua Tree National Park, and the Mojave National Preserve.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,177
Average: $65,610
Education
3,256
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,362
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Barstow has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
56%
Non-Renters
44%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Barstow, CA is $656 for a studio, $986 for one bedroom, $1,268 for two bedrooms, and $1,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Barstow has increased by 3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$986/month
599 Sq Ft
House
$1,874/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Barstow, CA is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
436 Students
Public
Grades K-5
322 Students
Public
Grades K-8
454 Students
Public
Grades K-5
405 Students
Public
Grades K-5
403 Students
Public
Grades K-8
454 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
646 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,558 Students
Central High (Continuation) School
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mojave National Preserve
- Desert Discovery Center (CA)
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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 February 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.