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Colton, California by the numbers
According to the FBI, Colton had 3.4 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 21% lower than the California rate (4.3). The median household income is $71,208 and the median home value is $443,800. Population: about 53,772 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Colton?
In 2025 the Colton Police Department reported 182 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.4 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 21% lower than the California rate (4.3) and close to the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 3. There were also 972 property crimes, a rate of 18.2 per 1,000. Car thefts stand out: 4.0 per 1,000, about 2.0 times the national rate. Violent crimes fell 19% between 2021 and 2025 (226 to 182).
| Offense (2025) | Colton count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 182 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 3 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 12 | 0.22 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 28 | 0.52 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 139 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 972 | 18.2 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 97 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 664 | 12.4 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 211 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Colton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 226 | 1,163 | 7 |
| 2022 | 221 | 1,410 | 7 |
| 2023 | 215 | 1,813 | 3 |
| 2024 | 213 | 1,121 | 3 |
| 2025 | 182 | 972 | 3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Colton Police Department's own reports.
How does Colton compare with California?
Households in Colton have a median income of $71,208 (California: $99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $443,800 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,661 a month. About 53,772 people live on 16 square miles of land, roughly 3,441 per square mile. The city lies in San Bernardino County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Colton | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,772 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,208 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $443,800 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,661 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 52.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Colton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for San Bernardino County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Colton?
No highway work zones were listed in Colton city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Colton?
Federal school lists place 16 public and 0 private schools within Colton. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: California Citrus State Historic Park, Lake Perris State Recreation Area and Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Colton
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Colton city limits.
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Colton city limits: 4 Brothers Liquor & Market (Colton), 7 Stars Liquor (Colton), Berri And Sons (Colton), Chris Liquor INC (Colton), Djs Liquor (Colton), Frank's Liquor (Colton), House Of Booze (Colton), Jay Liquor Mart (Colton) and 4 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Colton city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Colton?
In 2025, Colton had 3.4 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (182 reported), 21% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 18.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Colton?
$71,208 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Colton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $443,800 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Colton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for San Bernardino County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Very High), river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Rialto, CA (6 mi) · San Bernardino, CA (6 mi) · Fontana, CA (9 mi) · Redlands, CA (9 mi) · Jurupa Valley, CA (9 mi) · Riverside, CA (9 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: San Bernardino County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Colton city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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