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City · 25,100 residents · San Bernardino County, California

Barstow , California

In Barstow, a typical home is worth $245,000 and typical rent is $1,091 a month. Compared with all of San Bernardino County, the typical home value is 51% lower, typical rent is 39% lower, and the share of households that own their home is 18 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $245,000

    51% below the county

    67% below California

    • Barstow
    • San Bernardino
    • California

  • Typical rent

    $1,091a month

    39% below the county

    46% below California

    • Barstow
    • San Bernardino
    • California

  • Typical household income

    $53,380a year

    38% below the county

    46% below California

    • Barstow
    • San Bernardino
    • California

  • Households that own their home

    44%

    18 points below the county

    12 points below California

    • Barstow
    • San Bernardino
    • California

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$264,787
0.9% less than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$1,467 a month
7.4% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Barstow is in San Bernardino County. The FHA loan limit ($690,000 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of San Bernardino County. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Barstow apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Barstow has the 18th lowest typical home value of the 654 cities in California with more than 5,000 people ($245,000).

  2. Barstow has the 26th lowest typical rent of the 648 cities in California with more than 5,000 people ($1,091).

  3. 44% of households in Barstow own their home, against 62% in San Bernardino County.

  4. The typical household income in Barstow is $53,380, 38% less than in San Bernardino County as a whole ($85,478).

  5. 15% of households in Barstow have no internet at home (5% in San Bernardino County).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Barstow

What homes there are in Barstow, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

In Barstow, 6 in 10 homes are single-family detached houses; in San Bernardino County, 7.

Year built

Homes in Barstow are older: the typical year built is 1970; in San Bernardino County, 1983.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes

The FHA limit for San Bernardino County is high ($690,000): at least 93% of owner-occupied homes in Barstow are worth less than $500,000.

Monthly rent with utilities

HUD's 2-bedroom fair market rent (FMR) for San Bernardino County is $2,103; about 91% of rents in Barstow are below it.

With a mortgage

$1,625 a month

San Bernardino County: $2,368 a month

Without a mortgage

$468 a month

San Bernardino County: $678 a month

Owners with a mortgage

54%

San Bernardino County: 69%

Owning costs less in Barstow: with a mortgage, the typical cost is $1,625 a month; in San Bernardino County, $2,368. Without one, $468.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

Since 2015–2019, homes in Barstow gained value faster than in San Bernardino County: 109% against 54%.

The typical rent in Barstow rose 42% since 2015–2019, about the same as in San Bernardino County (40%).

Housing prices ran ahead of income in Barstow: typical income rose 31%, against +109% for home values and +42% for rent.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureBarstowSan Bernardino CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimate3.4%4.2%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate0.9%0.8%0.9%
More than one person per room 7.5%9.3%8.2%3.4%
People per household 2.713.202.842.53
Drive alone 74%74%66%69%
Carpool 10%11%10%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimate1%3%3%
Walk or bike 6%2%3%3%
Work from home 6%11%17%15%
Other means Unreliable estimate1%2%2%
Typical commute Unreliable estimate20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

In Barstow, 7.5% of households live with more than one person per room, against 9.3% in San Bernardino County.

Households in Barstow are smaller: 2.71 people on average; in San Bernardino County, 3.20.

Many here get to work on foot or by bike: 6%, more than in San Bernardino County (2%).

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Barstow?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Barstow, worth $245,000, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 44% of the typical household income in Barstow, which is $53,380 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $84,811 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of San Bernardino County.

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That is $8,575 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$1,979

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$240,562
Total interest
$346,113
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $4,137 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $1,246 a month

  • Tight

    $1,246 to $1,601 a month

  • Hard

    more than $1,601 a month

    Your payment · 44%

Compared with the typical household income in Barstow ($53,380 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$1,979
Principal & interest$1,630
Property tax$139
Home insurance$102
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$108

You need at least $8,575 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

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This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Barstow and San Bernardino County

Barstow is in San Bernardino County, California. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Barstow's own numbers

Typical home value
$245,000
Typical monthly rent
$1,091
Typical yearly household income
$53,380
Households that own their home
44%
Effective property tax rate
0.68%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of San Bernardino County

FHA limit, one-unit home
$690,000
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,103
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+52%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
1.5%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of San Bernardino County.

Everything about San Bernardino County

Buying

Buying a home in Barstow

A typical home in Barstow is worth $245,000: 51% below the county and 67% below California. With the typical household income in Barstow ($53,380 a year), a typical home costs 4.6 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Barstow 4.6 years
  • San Bernardino 5.9 years
  • California 7.4 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in San Bernardino County

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in San Bernardino County rose 103% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of San Bernardino County.

Period County California U.S.
Last year (2025) +1.2% +0.8% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +52% +40% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +103% +80% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Barstow next to San Bernardino County, California and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Barstow $245,000
  • San Bernardino $505,000
  • California $734,700
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Barstow $1,091
  • San Bernardino $1,801
  • California $2,036
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Barstow $53,380
  • San Bernardino $85,478
  • California $99,122
  • United States $80,734
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Barstow next to San Bernardino County and California
Measure Barstow San Bernardino County California U.S.
Typical home value $245,000 $505,000 $734,700 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $1,091 $1,801 $2,036 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $53,380 $85,478 $99,122 $80,734
Households that own their home 44% 62% 56% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $1,673 $3,538 $5,124 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 0.68% 0.7% 0.7% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 53% 59% 55% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below San Bernardino County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Barstow

For a typical $245,000 home in Barstow, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Barstow's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $1,979a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $8,575
    Cash to close
    $15,925
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $108

  • Conventional, 5% down $1,934a month

    Down payment
    $12,250
    Cash to close
    $19,600
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $116

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $1,569a month

    Down payment
    $49,000
    Cash to close
    $56,350
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $1,795a month

    Down payment
    $36,750
    Cash to close
    $44,100
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Barstow and for San Bernardino County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Barstow

0.68%of the home’s value each year

$1,673 a year for the typical owner in Barstow.

  • Barstow 0.68%
  • San Bernardino 0.7%
  • California 0.7%

What California publishes Homeowners' exemption (California State Board of Equalization (BOE))

Exemptions and deadlines in California

Flood risk in San Bernardino County

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of San Bernardino County.

Homes in the high-risk zone
1.5%
9,277
Of those, with NFIP insurance
15%
County California U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 1.5% 2.8% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 15% 31% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

Look up your address on FEMA’s map

Renting

Renting in Barstow

Typical rent in Barstow is $1,091 a month: 39% below the county. In Barstow, 53% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of San Bernardino County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($2,103 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $40.44 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of San Bernardino County

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $1,605 $30.87 $64,200
1 bedroom $1,705 $32.79 $68,200
2 bedrooms $2,103 $40.44 $84,120
3 bedrooms $2,771 $53.29 $110,840
4 bedrooms $3,336 $64.15 $133,440

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Barstow

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Barstow is in ZIP code 92311.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,990: $113 less than the fair market rent for San Bernardino County ($2,103).

  • 92311 $1,990$2,630

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Barstow when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Barstow

HUD lists 3 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Barstow. These are the largest.

  • Riverview Apts 200 N Yucca Ave, Barstow 92311 81 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Suncrest Apts 201 N Yucca Ave, Barstow 92311 81 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 24 · 4 bd: 24 · In service since 2004 · For families
  • Virginia Terrace 615 E Virginia Way, Barstow 92311 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2016 · For families (760) 256-0341

See all 153 buildings in San Bernardino County Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Barstow

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

There are 6 HUD-approved agencies with an office in San Bernardino County; 5 say they serve in Spanish.

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HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Barstow

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Barstow or San Bernardino County. The ones below are statewide in California: they work in Barstow the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in California

  • MyHome Assistance Program

    Statewide in California

    CalHFA second loan with deferred payments for the down payment or closing costs of first-time buyers in California. Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

  • California Dream For All Shared Appreciation Loan

    Statewide in California

    Closed, per the source

    CalHFA down payment loan for first-generation buyers in California; when you sell, you repay the loan plus a share of the home's appreciation. Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

    Shared appreciation

    See the program Official page

  • MyAccess Program

    Statewide in California

    CalHFA second loan with deferred payments for the down payment or closing costs of first-time buyers who use the CalPLUS Access mortgage (FHA or conventional). Offered by California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA).

    Deferred

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Barstow

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Barstow, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Nid-Hca Victorville

    14318 California Ave, Victorville · 30 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Mortgage delinquency workshops
    • and 7 more
    (760) 254-6181

  • Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire, Inc.

    1845 Business Center Dr Ste 120, San Bernardino · 57 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 6 more
    (909) 884-6891

  • Inland Empire Resource Center

    325 W Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino · 57 miles away · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 9 more
    (909) 887-8700

Every agency in San Bernardino County All counseling agencies in California

Help in Spanish near Barstow

2 of the 3 agencies on this list say they serve in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Barstow

HUD’s record names them for Barstow or San Bernardino County. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

  • Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino Public housing and Section 8 vouchers (909) 890-0644

One other authority has an office in San Bernardino County: see the list Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in San Bernardino County

These cities are also in San Bernardino County. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

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Nearby cities

The cities closest to Barstow, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If San Bernardino County is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

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Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Barstow.

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Questions

Housing questions about Barstow

Short answers with the numbers for Barstow and all of San Bernardino County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Barstow?

The typical home value in Barstow is $245,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in San Bernardino County it is $505,000.

How much does it cost to rent in Barstow?

Typical rent in Barstow is $1,091 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in San Bernardino County is $2,103.

What is the FHA loan limit in Barstow?

Barstow uses the FHA limit for all of San Bernardino County (2026): $690,000 for a one-unit home and $1,326,950 for a four-unit home.

How much property tax do owners pay in Barstow?

The typical homeowner in Barstow pays $1,673 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.68% of the home’s value; in San Bernardino County, the rate is 0.7%.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Barstow?

There are 6 HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in San Bernardino County. 5 say they serve in Spanish. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).