What are the schools like in Mentone, CA?

Mentone is served primarily by Redlands Unified. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.9:1.

What is the median household income in Mentone?

The median household income in Mentone, CA is $67,240 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.6%.

What is the weather like in Mentone, CA?

Mentone has an average high temperature of 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Mentone, CA affordable or expensive?

Mentone's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mentone is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $378,400 and the median rent is $1,377 per month.

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

Mentone 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 Mentone, CA a Good Place to Live?

Mentone is a small town of 9,707 in California, with a median household income of $67,240 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Mentone is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mentone 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

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

Metric	Mentone, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$378,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,377	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,240	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mentone'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

Mentone is served primarily by Redlands Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mentone, CA	National Avg
School District	Redlands Unified	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mentone sees average highs of 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Mentone, CA
Average High — January	66.6°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Mentone, CA	National Avg
Population	9,707	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.6%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Redlands, CA 3 mi Yucaipa, CA 5 mi Highland, CA 5 mi Calimesa, CA 6 mi Loma Linda, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Mentone

Mentone, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92359

Mentone vs Other Cities

Mentone, CA vs Redlands, CA Mentone, CA vs Yucaipa, CA Mentone, CA vs Highland, CA Mentone, CA vs Calimesa, CA Mentone, CA vs Loma Linda, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentone, CA affordable or expensive?

Mentone's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Mentone roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $378,400 and median rent is $1,377/month.

What is the crime rate in Mentone, CA?

Mentone'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 Mentone?

Public schools in Mentone are operated by Redlands Unified. The district has 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mentone, CA a good place to live?

Mentone, CA has a population of 9,707, a median household income of $67,240, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. 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 Mentone?

Mentone averages 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mentone?

Mentone, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92359.

What is the population of Mentone?

The population of Mentone, California is 9,707 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mentone?

Key numbers for living in Mentone: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $378,400, median household income $67,240, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mentone side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.