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City · 53,772 residents · San Bernardino County, California

Colton , California

In Colton, a typical home is worth $443,800 and typical rent is $1,661 a month. Compared with all of San Bernardino County, typical household income is 17% lower, the typical home value is 12% lower, and the share of households that own their home is 9 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $443,800

    12% below the county

    40% below California

    • Colton
    • San Bernardino
    • California

  • Typical rent

    $1,661a month

    8% below the county

    18% below California

    • Colton
    • San Bernardino
    • California

  • Typical household income

    $71,208a year

    17% below the county

    28% below California

    • Colton
    • San Bernardino
    • California

  • Households that own their home

    53%

    9 points below the county

    3 points below California

    • Colton
    • San Bernardino
    • California

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

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$496,874
1.4% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent
$1,929 a month
2.8% more than 12 months ago

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

Colton 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 Colton apart

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

  1. The typical household income in Colton is $71,208, 17% less than in San Bernardino County as a whole ($85,478).

  2. 53% of households in Colton own their home, against 62% in San Bernardino County.

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

The homes here

Housing in Colton

What homes there are in Colton, 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

The detached house is still the most common home in Colton, but it weighs less than in San Bernardino County: 59% against 70%.

Year built

The typical home in Colton was built in 1979, 4 years before the typical one in San Bernardino County.

In Colton, 23% of homes have 1 bedroom or none (studios); 47% have 3 bedrooms or more, against 64% in San Bernardino County.

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
Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$2,016 a month

San Bernardino County: $2,368 a month

Without a mortgage

$542 a month

San Bernardino County: $678 a month

Owners with a mortgage

63%

San Bernardino County: 69%

In Colton, 63% of owners have a mortgage, and their typical cost is $2,016 a month, against $2,368 in San Bernardino County. Without one it drops to $542.

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

From 2015–2019 to 2020–2024, the typical home value in Colton rose 72%; in San Bernardino County, it rose 54%.

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

The typical household income in Colton rose 32%: less than home values (+72%) and rent (+40%).

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

MeasureColtonSan Bernardino CountyCaliforniaUnited States
Rental vacancy 4.4%3.4%4.2%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate0.9%0.8%0.9%
More than one person per room 12.5%9.3%8.2%3.4%
People per household 3.163.202.842.53
Drive alone 75%74%66%69%
Carpool 13%11%10%9%
Public transit 1%1%3%3%
Walk or bike Unreliable estimate2%3%3%
Work from home 9%11%17%15%
Other means 2%1%2%2%
Typical commute 20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

Open rentals in Colton look like those in San Bernardino County: the rental vacancy rate is 4.4%.

More households are short on space in Colton: 12.5% have more than one person per room; in San Bernardino County, 9.3%.

By size, households in Colton look like those in San Bernardino County: 3.16 people on average.

To get to work, 75% of workers in Colton drive alone; in San Bernardino County, 74%.

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 Colton?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Colton, worth $443,800, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 60% of the typical household income in Colton, which is $71,208 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $152,837 a year.

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

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Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $15,533 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

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Term

National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$3,566

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$435,762
Total interest
$626,959
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $7,495 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $1,662 a month

  • Tight

    $1,662 to $2,136 a month

  • Hard

    more than $2,136 a month

    Your payment · 60%

Compared with the typical household income in Colton ($71,208 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$3,566
Principal & interest$2,952
Property tax$233
Home insurance$185
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$196

You need at least $15,533 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

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

Colton and San Bernardino County

Colton 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).

Colton's own numbers

Typical home value
$443,800
Typical monthly rent
$1,661
Typical yearly household income
$71,208
Households that own their home
53%
Effective property tax rate
0.63%

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 Colton

A typical home in Colton is worth $443,800: 12% below the county and 40% below California. With the typical household income in Colton ($71,208 a year), a typical home costs 6.2 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.

  • Colton 6.2 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

Colton 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
  • Colton $443,800
  • San Bernardino $505,000
  • California $734,700
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Colton $1,661
  • San Bernardino $1,801
  • California $2,036
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Colton $71,208
  • San Bernardino $85,478
  • California $99,122
  • United States $80,734
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Colton next to San Bernardino County and California
Measure Colton San Bernardino County California U.S.
Typical home value $443,800 $505,000 $734,700 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $1,661 $1,801 $2,036 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $71,208 $85,478 $99,122 $80,734
Households that own their home 53% 62% 56% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $2,809 $3,538 $5,124 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 0.63% 0.7% 0.7% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 57% 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 Colton

For a typical $443,800 home in Colton, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Colton's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $3,566a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $15,533
    Cash to close
    $28,847
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $196

  • Conventional, 5% down $3,485a month

    Down payment
    $22,190
    Cash to close
    $35,504
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $211

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $2,823a month

    Down payment
    $88,760
    Cash to close
    $102,074
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $3,233a month

    Down payment
    $66,570
    Cash to close
    $79,884
    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 Colton and for San Bernardino County.

Property tax

Effective rate in Colton

0.63%of the home’s value each year

$2,809 a year for the typical owner in Colton.

  • Colton 0.63%
  • 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 Colton

Typical rent in Colton is $1,661 a month: 8% below the county. In Colton, 57% 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 Colton

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Colton is in ZIP code 92324.

For 2 bedrooms it is $2,100: $3 less than the fair market rent for San Bernardino County ($2,103).

  • 92324 $2,100$2,770

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Colton 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

Is your rent high for your ZIP?

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Colton

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

  • Nova Pointe Apts Phase I 800 E Washington St, Colton 92324 156 homes, 155 low-income · 1 bd: 68 · 2 bd: 88 · In service since 1999
  • Arbor Terrace (COLTON) 2170 N Rancho Ave, Colton 92324 129 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 70 · 3 bd: 43 · In service since 2014 · For families (909) 889-8417
  • Nova Pointe Apts Phase II 800 E Washington St, Colton 92324 130 homes, 52 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 31 · In service since 1999

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

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Colton

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.

A man shakes hands with the specialist who helped him with his loan, in the kitchen of his new home.

HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Colton

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Colton or San Bernardino County. The ones below are statewide in California: they work in Colton 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 Colton

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

  • Inland Empire Resource Center

    325 W Hospitality Ln, San Bernardino · 2 miles away · Spanish

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

  • Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire, Inc.

    1845 Business Center Dr Ste 120, San Bernardino · 3 miles away · Spanish

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

  • Credit.org

    1825 Chicago Ave, Riverside · 4 miles away · Spanish

    Also serves in other languages.

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and credit workshops
    • and 4 more
    (800) 431-8157

Every agency in San Bernardino County All counseling agencies in California

Help in Spanish near Colton

3 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 Colton

HUD’s record names them for Colton 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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See 25 more cities in San Bernardino County, with prices and rents

Every city has its own page with prices, rents and help.

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Colton, 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 Colton.

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Questions

Housing questions about Colton

Short answers with the numbers for Colton 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 Colton?

The typical home value in Colton is $443,800, 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 Colton?

Typical rent in Colton is $1,661 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 Colton?

Colton 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 Colton?

The typical homeowner in Colton pays $2,809 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.63% 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 Colton?

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).