Foothill IE · San Bernardino County · Historical edition: May 2026
Upland, California
Foothill living · San Bernardino County · The value alternative to Claremont
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Upland, 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
$769K
March 2026 · -0.4% YoY (≈ flat)
Source: Redfin
Zillow Home Value Index
$823K
+1.4% YoY · smoothed value
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Days on Market
~42
Up from 31 days last year
Source: Redfin
Median Household Income
$105,830
+4.4% YoY
Source: Data USA
Schools · Historical guide
Upland Unified School District
Upland Unified School District operates the city's public schools, anchored by Upland High School, Pioneer Junior High School, and a network of elementary campuses including Citrus Elementary. As with most San Bernardino County cities, school quality is strongest in the northern foothill neighborhoods — confirm the specific attendance zone before making an offer.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.
Upland High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
Upland Unified's comprehensive high school — a large campus with a broad academic and athletics program, the primary secondary option for most Upland families.
Source: Upland USD · GreatSchools
Pioneer Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · Public
One of Upland Unified's junior high schools, feeding into Upland High — solid, established programming for the city's middle-grade students.
Source: Upland USD
Upland USD Elementary Network
Grades K–6 · Multiple campuses
Citrus Elementary and the broader elementary network serve the city. School performance is generally strongest in the northern foothill neighborhoods above Foothill Boulevard — the attendance map is essential diligence.
Source: GreatSchools · Upland USD boundaries
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~79,300
2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$105,830
2024 · +4.4% YoY
Median Age
38
Family-stage demographic
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · Census Reporter · Point2Homes
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Upland
San Gabriel Mountain Views
Upland sits directly against the foothills — a mountain backdrop, cooler microclimate, and direct trail access for the northern neighborhoods.
Historic Route 66
Foothill Boulevard carries the Route 66 heritage through Upland — a corridor of restaurants, the Madonna of the Trail monument, and walkable downtown blocks.
Parks & Trails
Upland Memorial Park, the Cucamonga Creek Trail, and foothill open space give the city a strong recreation base.
210 / 10 / 15 Access
Three-freeway access makes Upland commutable to the SGV, the broader Inland Empire, and — via the 15 — points beyond.
Claremont Colleges Adjacency
The Claremont Colleges consortium is minutes away — Upland borrows the cultural and educational amenity base without the Claremont price premium.
Established Single-Family Stock
Mature single-family neighborhoods with larger lots than the central SGV — strong appeal for buyers trading up in square footage.
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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