What are the schools like in Lytle Creek, CA?

School district data for Lytle Creek is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lytle Creek?

The median household income in Lytle Creek, CA is $56,607 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.3%.

What is the weather like in Lytle Creek, CA?

Lytle Creek has an average high temperature of 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Lytle Creek, CA affordable or expensive?

Lytle Creek's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lytle Creek is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $458,500 and the median rent is $1,488 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lytle Creek, CA?

Lytle Creek has a violent crime rate of 520.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1795.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lytle Creek, CA a Good Place to Live?

Lytle Creek is a small town of 528 in California, with a median household income of $56,607 and a 12.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Lytle Creek's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lytle Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lytle Creek 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

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

Metric	Lytle Creek, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$458,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,488	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,607	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Lytle Creek's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — 37% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

520.8 /100k

Property Crime

1795.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lytle Creek, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lytle Creek sees average highs of 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 21.6 inches of annual precipitation and 61.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lytle Creek, CA
Average High — January	47.6°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	21.6"
Annual Snowfall	61.8"

Demographics

Metric	Lytle Creek, CA	National Avg
Population	528	—
Median Age	53.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	51.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	6.1%	6.3%
Under 18	9.3%	22.2%
65 and over	26.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 9 mi Wrightwood, CA 10 mi Fontana, CA 10 mi San Antonio Heights, CA 11 mi Muscoy, CA 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Lytle Creek

Lytle Creek, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92358

Lytle Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lytle Creek, CA affordable or expensive?

Lytle Creek's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Lytle Creek roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $458,500 and median rent is $1,488/month.

What is the crime rate in Lytle Creek, CA?

Lytle Creek's violent crime rate is 520.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1795.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lytle Creek?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lytle Creek, CA a good place to live?

Lytle Creek, CA has a population of 528, a median household income of $56,607, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%. 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 Lytle Creek?

Lytle Creek averages 47.6°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.6 inches with about 61.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lytle Creek?

Lytle Creek, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92358.

What is the population of Lytle Creek?

The population of Lytle Creek, California is 528 with a median age of 53.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lytle Creek?

Key numbers for living in Lytle Creek: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $458,500, median household income $56,607, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lytle Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.