Chino, CA — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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San Bernardino County · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario · population 94,010

Chino, CA
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63
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Chino stands

At or near all-time high.

Median home $763,782
1-year -1.0%
5-yr CAGR +5.2%
vs 5-yr peak -1.5%
Population +0.7%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2025-01$764k$390k$529k$667k$806k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
52/100
Somewhat walkable
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
30/100
Minimal transit
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
70/100
Strong remote-work fit
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$3,303/mo$2,602$3,055$3,507202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent129119100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 19.3
Lean buy

At a 19.3 price-to-rent ratio, Chino is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
45 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
66 · w22%
Distance from peak
81 · w18%
Population growth
59 · w16%
Rent YoY
61 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
67 · w10%
Long thesis

Chino has held up across the cycle: home values at $763,782 with +5.2% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.

Short thesis

Chino's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Chino

Chino is a city in San Bernardino County, California, with an estimated population of 94,010. It anchors the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. The population grew 0.7% annually from 2020 to 2024, a moderate gain. The median home value in Chino is $763,782 as of 2026-04, down 1.0% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.2% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Chino average $3,303 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.4%). The composite momentum score is 63 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●Healthy 5-year run: +5.2% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently -1.5% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

●Expensive AND not growing: median home $763,782 with only -1.0% YoY. You’re paying premium pricing for a flat trend.
○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

About Chino (Wikipedia)

Chino is a city in the western end of San Bernardino County, California, United States, with Los Angeles County to its west and Orange County to its south in the Southern California region.

Source: Wikipedia · this summary is contributed and licensed under CC-BY-SA.

City facts

Area29.70 sq mi
Elevation728 ft
EstablishedFebruary 28, 1910Cite web
Motto"Where Everything Grows"
Density3087.42/sq mi
Named forRancho Santa Ana del Chino

Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.

Things to see in Chino(Local attractions)

  • Planes of Fame
  • Yanks Air Museum
  • Chino Airport
  • Moyse Building
  • P-51 Mustangs

Extracted from the Wikipedia article. Names linked in the source — open the city’s Wikipedia page for details.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for San Bernardino County right now.

NWS active alerts (CA)California Emergency ManagementHow to prepare (NWS)

Public-safety links are official .gov sources, not curated by us. San Bernardino County routes NWS alerts; check the state EM portal for non-weather emergencies.

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Run the numbers for Chino

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
60° / 41°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
82° / 60°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
258
~71% of year
Annual precip
22″ rain
8″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
Very low
Wildfire
Very high
Earthquake
Very high
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

Current weather

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Find rentals & listings

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Local news & community

Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.

Local economy & environment

Humidity
65%
Moderate climate
Median household income
$91,500
California state median
Top industries (state-level)
TechEntertainmentAgriculture

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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