As a Realtor® serving the Inland Empire, I've come to appreciate Colton's unique position as one of Southern California's most affordable gateway communities. Known as "Hub City" for its historic railroad significance, Colton offers convenient freeway access (I-10, 215, and 210) that puts residents within 15 minutes of downtown San Bernardino, 30 minutes to Riverside, and under an hour to Orange County. The city's housing market presents exceptional value, with median home prices significantly below regional averages "“ particularly attractive for first-time buyers, healthcare workers serving nearby Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and logistics professionals working at the massive Amazon fulfillment center. Colton's established neighborhoods feature charming mid-century homes on tree-lined streets, while newer developments like Reche Canyon offer modern floor plans with mountain views. The city boasts solid infrastructure with quality schools (including Colton High's acclaimed IB program), the popular Fiesta Village family entertainment center, and easy access to the Ontario Mills shopping district. While some areas show their age, strategic revitalization efforts and Colton's prime location between San Bernardino and Riverside counties make it a smart choice for value-conscious buyers. Investors take note: the city's rental market remains strong due to its central location and proximity to major employers. For buyers who prioritize location over luxury, Colton delivers practical living with quick freeway access to everything the Inland Empire offers "“ all while maintaining small-town character and some of the region's most budget-friendly home prices.
Colton, CA Housing Market & City Data
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Housing & Demographic Overview
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HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED23.6%
- Highschool Education27.5%
- Some College31.6%
- Bachelors Degree12.1%
- Graduate Degree5.2%
- Total College or Above17.3%
- Stem Degree44.0%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male47.0%
- Female53.0%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married45.1%
- Divorced10.3%
- Never Married39.5%
- Widowed5.1%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 30.1% |
| 19–29 | 17.5% |
| 30–39 | 16.0% |
| 40–49 | 11.0% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 11.0% |
| 60–69 | 7.8% |
| 70–79 | 4.3% |
| 80+ | 2.3% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
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Neighborhoods in Colton, CA
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Century Village ↗
- Median asking price
- $332,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 25
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Canyon Bluffs ↗
- Median asking price
- $219,900
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 2
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.