Corona

Corona, CA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,101

Population

157,252

Renter Mix

37% Rent

The gateway to the Inland Empire is great for renters from all walks of life

Suburb Mountains Diverse Shopping Dining Outdoors

Welcome to Corona, California, situated in the heart of the Inland Empire. Known as the "Circle City" for its distinctive Grand Boulevard's circular design, Corona combines residential comfort with metropolitan accessibility. The city offers diverse housing options across neighborhoods like Corona Hills and Eagle Glen. The rental market reflects the area's desirability, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,096 per month, showing a 4.2% increase from last year. Two-bedroom units average $2,445, with prices showing a slight 0.4% decrease year-over-year.

Corona's landscape features abundant recreational spaces, including access to Cleveland National Forest and the Santa Ana Mountains. The historic downtown area along Grand Boulevard serves as the city's cultural center, while The Shops at Dos Lagos offers retail destinations. The city hosts the headquarters of Monster Beverage Corporation and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, anchoring its economic foundation. Corona's heritage as the former "Lemon Capital of the World" reflects its agricultural roots, which complement its current development. The Mountain Gate area provides hillside views, while Sierra Del Oro features tree-lined streets and established neighborhoods.

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Demographics

Median Household Income

$101,518

Average: $119,706

Education

38,242

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

80,489

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

37 Years

Largest Age Group

20-29 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

12%

Housing Distribution

Corona has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
37%
Non-Renters
63%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Corona, CA is $1,832 for a studio, $2,096 for one bedroom, $2,490 for two bedrooms, and $3,072 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Corona has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,096/month
660 Sq Ft
House
$3,611/month
1,907 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,159/month
764 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Temescal Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

832 Students

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

757 Students

Corona Ranch Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

769 Students

Todd Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

1,018 Students

Susan B. Anthony Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

822 Students

Cesar Chavez Academy

Public

Grades K-8

1,024 Students

Corona Fundamental Intermediate

Public

Grades 6-8

754 Students

El Cerrito Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,218 Students

Home Gardens Academy

Public

Grades K-8

961 Students

Luiseño School

Public

Grades K-8

935 Students

Santiago High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,577 Students

Centennial High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,712 Students

Corona High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,307 Students

Pivot Charter School Riverside

Public

Grades K-12

170 Students

Lee V. Pollard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hidden Valley Nature Center
  • California Citrus State Historical Park
  • Chino Hills State Park
  • Chino Creek Wetlands and Educational Park
  • Rancho Sonado

Airports

  • Ontario International
  • John Wayne/Orange County

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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.