A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Drive around Corona’s Grand Boulevard
A recorded drive around the circular boulevard shared by C World Travels. It is not a live traffic camera.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Corona
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
158,839
Median age 37.3
Median household income
$106,438
Median rent
$2,136/mo
Median home value
$656,500
Schools
36
4 districts
Summer high / winter low
96° / 40°
Pros
- Household incomes run 36% above the US median ($106,438).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.74% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 55 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 39 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 116% more than the US median ($656,500).
- Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Corona?
Corona spans 4 zip codes. Median home values range from $592,000 to $724,200 by zip.
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Life in Corona
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Ultimate Pizza Test in Corona, CA! 🍕+🥤
A food Short shared by Roundtable.
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Is Corona a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 36% above the US median ($106,438). Property taxes are low: about 0.74% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 116% more than the US median ($656,500). Hot summers: August highs average 96°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Corona?
The median household earns $106,438. Rent at the median ($2,136/month) is about 24% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $85,440 a year.
How many schools are in Corona?
36 public and private schools across 4 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Corona?
Highs average 96°F in August and lows 40°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.