Mountain Center, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
50 332.4M (US)
Median Age
72.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
14.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,977 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$536,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$627 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,071 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Riverside County
4
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Riverside County
6
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 52
Feb 3 1 53
Mar 2 1 58
Apr 1 0 62
May 0 0 70
Jun 0 0 75
Jul 0 0 81
Aug 0 0 81
Sep 0 0 76
Oct 1 0 68
Nov 1 0 58
Dec 2 1 52

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 41, CA State Senate District 32, CA Assembly District 47, CA
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Schools

Idyllwild Elementary
2 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Idyllwild Arts Academy
2 miles, N • 5 star
Valle Vista Elementary
10 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Mayfield College
16 miles, E
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Hospitals

Desert Regional Medical Center
14 miles, E • 2.3 star
Hemet Valley Medical Center
14 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Eisenhower Medical Center
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Palm Springs International Airport
15 miles, E • 1.9 star
Ontario International Airport
56 miles, NW • 2.3 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
66 miles, W • 2.8 star
San Diego International Airport
73 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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