What are the schools like in Cabazon, CA?

Cabazon is served primarily by Banning Unified. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1.

What is the median household income in Cabazon?

The median household income in Cabazon, CA is $72,266 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Cabazon, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cabazon, CA affordable or expensive?

Cabazon's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cabazon is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $235,900 and the median rent is $986 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cabazon, CA?

Cabazon has a violent crime rate of 293.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1825.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Cabazon, CA?

Cabazon has an average high temperature of 55.3°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.7 inches.

Is Cabazon, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cabazon is a small town of 1,946 in California, with a median household income of $72,266 . Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Cabazon stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cabazon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cabazon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.9

Cabazon's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cabazon costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cabazon, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$235,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$986	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,266	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Cabazon's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — 23% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

293.7 /100k

Property Crime

1825.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cabazon is served primarily by Banning Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cabazon, CA	National Avg
School District	Banning Unified	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cabazon sees average highs of 55.3°F in January and 85.3°F in July, with 19.9 inches of annual precipitation and 30.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cabazon, CA
Average High — January	55.3°F
Average High — July	85.3°F
Annual Precipitation	19.9"
Annual Snowfall	30.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cabazon, CA	National Avg
Population	1,946	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.9%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whitewater, CA 6 mi Banning, CA 7 mi Beaumont, CA 10 mi Cherry Valley, CA 12 mi Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Cabazon

Cabazon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92230

Cabazon vs Other Cities

Cabazon, CA vs Whitewater, CA Cabazon, CA vs Banning, CA Cabazon, CA vs Beaumont, CA Cabazon, CA vs Cherry Valley, CA Cabazon, CA vs Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cabazon, CA affordable or expensive?

Cabazon's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cabazon roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $235,900 and median rent is $986/month.

What is the crime rate in Cabazon, CA?

Cabazon's violent crime rate is 293.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1825.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cabazon?

Public schools in Cabazon are operated by Banning Unified. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1. 6.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cabazon, CA a good place to live?

Cabazon, CA has a population of 1,946, a median household income of $72,266, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cabazon?

Cabazon averages 55.3°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.9 inches with about 30.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cabazon?

Cabazon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92230.

What is the population of Cabazon?

The population of Cabazon, California is 1,946 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cabazon?

Key numbers for living in Cabazon: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $235,900, median household income $72,266, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cabazon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.