The Town FilesAdelanto, California
City in San Bernardino County · population 38,046 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $349,100
- Household income
- $68,685
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 29.6
Adelanto is a city of 38,046 people in San Bernardino County, California. The median home is worth $349,100, below the typical California town ($596,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of California towns, easier by car than 82% of California towns.
How Adelanto ranks
Percentile among California towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of California towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adelanto is worth $349,100, below the typical California town ($596,900). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $68,685, which is more affordable than 74% of California towns. Median rent is $1,437 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adelanto | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $349,100 | $596,900 |
| Median rent | $1,437 | $1,827 |
| Median household income | $68,685 | $91,557 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 6.4× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1977 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Adelanto
| People | Adelanto | Typical California town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.6% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 33.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 27.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 47.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 93.3% |
Weather in Adelanto
July highs average 97.5°F and January lows 33.2°F. About 5.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical California town: 0.0 in). Expect about 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adelanto since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical California town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on May 7, 2017 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 28, 2000.
Severe weather in San Bernardino County since 1996
San Bernardino County has been included in 61 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | Fire | FM-5537: Bridge Fire |
| September 7, 2024 | Fire | FM-5535: Line Fire |
| April 3, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4699: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3592: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 9, 2023 | Flood | EM-3591: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County had 845,908 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,368 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Adelanto itself the ACS puts it at 11.8%.
Public schools in Adelanto
12 public schools with 7,639 students, about 23.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelanto High | 9-12 | 2,229 | 24.0 |
| Taylion High Desert Academy/Adelanto (charter) | K-12 | 712 | 27.4 |
| Columbia Middle | 6-8 | 693 | 19.3 |
| George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle | K-8 | 658 | 25.3 |
| Victoria Magathan Elementary | K-5 | 544 | 24.7 |
| Eagle Ranch Elementary | K-5 | 519 | 23.6 |
| Westside Park Elementary | K-5 | 512 | 25.6 |
| Theodore Vick Elementary | K-5 | 499 | 22.7 |
| Desert Trails Preparatory Academy (charter) | K-8 | 442 | 17.7 |
| Donald F. Bradach Elementary | K-5 | 437 | 25.7 |
| Adelanto Elementary | K-5 | 272 | 22.7 |
| El Mirage | K-8 | 122 | 20.3 |
Towns near Adelanto
- Victorville, CA6.1 mi · 134,810 people · home $385,600
- Mountain View Acres, CA7.8 mi · 3,337 people · home $366,900
- Phelan, CA10.9 mi · 13,859 people · home $386,800
- Spring Valley Lake, CA11.4 mi · 9,598 people · home $463,000
- Silver Lakes, CA12.7 mi · 6,317 people · home $383,600
- Oak Hills, CA13.4 mi · 9,450 people · home $527,500
- Apple Valley, CA13.4 mi · 75,791 people · home $407,400
- Piñon Hills, CA14.0 mi · 7,258 people · home $440,600
Adelanto questions
Is Adelanto, California a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adelanto scores better for retirees than 4% of California towns and quieter than 21%. 7.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.6).
How much does a house cost in Adelanto?
The median owner-occupied home in Adelanto is valued at $349,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,685, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,437 a month.
What is the weather like in Adelanto?
July highs average 97.5°F and January lows 33.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Adelanto get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adelanto since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on May 7, 2017. The typical California town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)