Pomona Valley · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Pomona, California
Pomona Valley anchor · University-driven economy · Affordable family entry point
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Pomona, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Median Sale Price
$688K
March 2026 · +1.0% YoY
Source: Redfin
Median $ / Sq Ft
$448
-9.7% YoY · most affordable in coverage
Source: Redfin
2026 Price Forecast
+2–4%
Balanced-market outlook
Source: Houzeo market outlook
Median Property Value
$593,800
2024 estimate
Source: Data USA
Schools · Historical guide
Pomona Unified School District
Pomona Unified is a large, complex district serving roughly 23,700 students, with a reported 87.6% graduation rate and 887 teachers holding advanced degrees. School quality varies meaningfully by campus across a city this size — making attendance-zone research a critical step. Pomona families also draw on the higher-education ecosystem of Cal Poly Pomona and Western University of Health Sciences.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Pomona Unified School District
Grades K–12 · Public
A large district with an 87.6% graduation rate. Performance varies by campus — Pomona, Garey, Ganesha, and Diamond Ranch high schools serve different parts of the city. Diamond Ranch (south Pomona / Phillips Ranch) is widely regarded as a stronger zone.
Source: Pomona USD · CA school data
Cal Poly Pomona
Public University · 4-Year
One of the largest polytechnic universities in California — a major regional employer, economic anchor, and a source of steady rental demand. A genuine differentiator for buy-and-hold investors.
Source: California State University system
Western University of Health Sciences
Graduate Health Sciences
A graduate health-sciences university in downtown Pomona. Together with Cal Poly, it gives Pomona a stable, education-anchored economic base unusual for an affordable market.
Source: Western University of Health Sciences
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~148,000
Largest city in Annie's coverage
Median Household Income
$79,479
2024 estimate
Median Age
35
Youngest market in Annie's coverage
Homeownership Rate
54%
Mixed owner / renter market
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Near the national average
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · Census Reporter · Point2Homes
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona
A major polytechnic university — regional employer, economic anchor, and a reliable source of rental demand for investor-buyers.
Fairplex
Home of the LA County Fair and a 500-acre year-round events campus — a regional draw and significant Pomona employer.
Phillips Ranch & Diamond Ranch
South Pomona's hillside master-planned area — the strongest school zone and the city's premium residential pocket.
10 / 60 / 57 / 71 Access
An exceptional freeway grid — Pomona sits at the crossroads of LA County, Orange County, and the Inland Empire.
Craftsman & Ranch Housing
Classic early-California Craftsman bungalows in the historic core plus mid-century ranch stock — character housing at accessible prices.
Downtown Arts Colony
Galleries, the Glass House music venue, and Second Saturday art walks anchor a genuine cultural district.
Plan your next move
Compare the property, then the price.
A citywide median does not account for a particular home’s condition, lot, layout, or transaction terms. Bring the address, your timing, and your priorities to a conversation with Annie.
Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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