Running Springs is a small town of 4,589 in California, with a median household income of $84,060
and a 4.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is
8% above the national average.
Strengths:
Running Springs stands out for solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Running Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Running Springs 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
Running Springs's overall cost of living index is 107.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Running Springs costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.
Metric
Running Springs, CA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$339,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,618
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,060
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Running Springs'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
Running Springs is served primarily by Rim of the World Unified.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Running Springs, CA
National Avg
School District
Rim of the World Unified
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Running Springs sees average highs of 44.4°F in January
and 81.1°F in July,
with 36.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.4 inches of snow per year.
Running Springs's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Running Springs roughly 8% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $339,200 and median rent is $1,618/month.
Running Springs'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.
Public schools in Running Springs are operated by Rim of the World Unified.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.1:1. 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Running Springs, CA has a population of 4,589, a median household income of $84,060, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Running Springs averages 44.4°F in January and 81.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.3 inches
with about 22.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Running Springs, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 92382, 92341.
The population of Running Springs, California is 4,589 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Running Springs: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $339,200, median household income $84,060, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Running Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
