Densely populated industrial city with views of Mount San Antonio
Adjacent to the San Gabriel Mountains, Rialto’s motto is the ‘Bridge to Progress.’ This idea is showcased by the industrial city growing each year thanks to incoming businesses, a variety of housing price points and easy access to other regional economic and cultural hubs. “North Rialto is growing right now,” says Cindy Seddon, Realtor at Keller Williams Empire Estates with almost a decade of experience. “There are quite a few newer homes in the north. And over the last five years, a huge marketplace called Renaissance was built with a movie theater, stores and restaurants.” Home to 103,391 residents, according to the 2023 Census, the city's diverse population is organized around Historic Route 66, which passes through the town center. A San Bernardino suburb, Rialto is close to Riverside, Fontana and Ontario.
Charming neighborhood in Rialto: Quiet streets, cozy homes, and a tight-knit community.
Locals and visitors alike frequent the Cracker Barrel in Rialto.
A short drive off the 210 Freeway and Rialto locals can enjoy the Etiwanda Falls Trail.
Rialto resident adds color and creativity to the neighborhood.
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Medical centers, major employers and the Agua Mansa Industrial Corridor
Nearly 20 hospitals, medical centers and clinics are within 5 miles of Rialto. The largest are Dignity Health Community Hospital of San Bernardino, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center. This high concentration of medical providers has made healthcare a significant industry in Rialto, along with transportation, warehousing and retail trade. Plus, distribution centers have spurred economic growth and increased the population, making Niagra Bottling, Amazon and Target Distribution some of the most prominent area employers.
The Agua Mansa Industrial Corridor was created in the mid-1980s to attract business to San Bernardino County and create jobs for all income levels. Rialto’s part of the corridor is south of the 10 Freeway and includes numerous warehouses, shipping stations, steel plants and logistics companies. Industrial and business parks are dotted along significant roadways like the Foothill Freeway. Downtown Rialto serves as the city’s business district and has undergone a nearly $3 million streetscape transformation to attract new businesses and improve infrastructure.
Amazon is one of the major employers in the city of Rialto, CA,
Rialto is home to the Agua Mansa Industrial Corridor. Many jobs and businesses thrive here.
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center is the main hospital serving Rialto residents.
A look down view at one of the loading docks at Rialto's Agua Mansa Industrial Corridor.
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Dining on Route 66 and Renaissance Marketplace
Rialto has an array of shopping and dining options. Renaissance Marketplace has a mixture of quick service and fast casual chain restaurants, national retailers and a cineplex with over a dozen screens. Built in 2018, it’s the largest shopping complex in the city. Rialto Village contains big box retailers and a Sprouts Farmers Market. Route 66 runs a few miles through Rialto and is lined with grocery stores, shopping plazas and restaurants. Founded in 2012, the Rialto Certified Farmers Market takes place downtown every Wednesday and has different hot food vendors for each season. Many of the city’s eateries are clustered along Route 66 and Riverside Avenue. They range from national chain restaurants, like Del Taco, to locally owned favorites, like Chris’s Burgers, creator of the regionally famous Mega Burger.
Rialto residents can head over to Chris's Burgers for a mouth watering selection.
Renaissance Marketplace in Rialto: Shopping, dining, and entertainment all in one spot!
Pick up some food from the ready to order vendors at the Rialto Certified Farmers Market.
Famous Route 66, runs right through the city of Rialto.
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Housing developments, new constructions and classic ranch-style designs
The city is growing as more people leave Los Angeles County for lower housing prices and greater access to nature. “What draws people the most to this community is affordability,” says Scott Gee, a real estate specialist with Realty Masters and Associates with over 13 years of experience. “Those who can’t find the price point they want in Rancho Cucamonga and North Fontana will likely find it in Rialto.” This relative affordability is diminishing slightly because housing prices are rising each year as more businesses enter the area. Homes sell for an average price of $585,000 after 31 days.
Rialto has decades of architectural designs. The city was part of the citriculture industry until the 1950s when orange groves were replaced with new business sectors and housing developments. Spanish Revival, ranch-style and New Traditional dwellings intermingle with townhouses in this competitive market. New homes are being built, with over 130 constructed in 2024 alone. When completed, the Foothill and Larch Residential Development will have 70 multi-family units on 19 acres.
Spanish inspired homes are often found in the newer parts of Rialto.
A look down view of a typical residential area in Rilato.
A row of newly built townhomes in the city of Rialto.
A street of ranch homes in Rialto with palm trees scattered throughout the neighborhood.
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Pedestrian and cyclist-friendly city with access to three freeways
Downtown Rialto is highly walkable, with well-maintained sidewalks. Other parts of the city will have sidewalks depending on the area’s age. The city has numerous bike lanes, and several OnmiTrans bus routes connect Rialto to downtown San Bernardino, 5 miles east. Rialto Station’s Metrolink line goes to Los Angeles and San Bernardino, making traveling to these areas more accessible. A small portion of Interstate 15 crosses the northern border, while Interstate 10, Route 66 and the Foothill Freeway run east to west through the city. Those living along these roadways will experience traffic noise during busy times. Rialto is 13 miles north of Riverside and 55 miles east of Los Angeles. People commuting to work from Rialto average a 33-minute commute, slightly longer than the national average of 27 minutes. The city is located 8 miles from the San Bernardino International Airport and 15 miles from the Ontario International Airport.
City and regional parks, amphitheaters and various worship centers
There’s year-round recreation in Rialto, thanks to the city’s 14 parks, green spaces and community centers. The Rialto Community Center provides dance and martial arts classes for every age group, as well as an open gymnasium, teen center and a summer camp. The Rialto Fitness Center has a wide variety of exercise equipment, athletic courts and the Tom Sawyer Swimming Pool. Bud Bender Park contains the city’s oldest structure, a one-room adobe building from 1853 decorated with artifacts from the era. It also has a community garden, Little League and T-ball fields and picnic pavilions. Frisbie Park is a sports complex with multiple baseball and softball fields, a skatepark and a dog run divided into areas for large and small canines.
Just north of Rialto, Glen Helen Regional Park covers more than 1,300 acres at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. It features two fishing lakes, campgrounds, hiking trails and the Glen Helen Amphitheater. The venue holds 65,000 people and hosts festivals and concerts throughout the year. A diverse variety of worship centers also add to Rialto’s cultural landscape. Hindu and Buddhist temples, Islamic masjids and Protestant and Catholic churches are spread over the entire city.
Local Rialto skaters enjoy a bright dry day on the Fergusson Skatepark.
Rialto has many places of worship for all the residents living here.
Cast out and try to catch some trout at the Glen Helen Regional Park.
Glen Helen Amphitheater holds annual concerts for residents of Rialto and surrounding areas.
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An extensive school district and California State University
The Rialto Unified School District was formed in 1891. Today, it educates over 24,000 students across its 29 campuses and is the largest employer in the city. The district strives to ensure every student reads at or above their grade level with its Literacy & Numeracy Initiative. Free language and STEM tutoring is offered to students from kindergarten through high school graduation on every campus. Those interested in continuing their education after high school can earn up to 30 transferable credits through the Rialto College Start Program. Seven miles northeast, California State University-San Bernardino is a respected college where many students commute to and from campus for classes. Founded in 1965, the four-year university offers over 70 bachelor’s and master’s programs, professional certificates and an engineering doctorate.
The entrance of Frisbie Middle School in Rialto welcomes all students.
Wilmer Amina Carter High School serves high school students of Rialto.
Eisenhower High School in Rialto is home to the Eagles.
Rialto is home to some of the areas highest rated schools in the area.
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Temperate climates, varying air quality and above-average crime rates
Like much of Southern California, Rialto has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers, mildly rainy winters and generally low humidity. Temperatures can top 100 degrees in the summer but rarely drop below 40 degrees in the winter. Rialto has 282 sunny days and around 14 inches of rain each year. Mid-Valley Landfill sits near Rialto’s northern border. The recycling drop-off and waste disposal site accepts loads of trash for a small fee. Lines can be long, so going earlier in the day is recommended to avoid a wait.
The city deals with pollution issues from emissions produced by the nearby refineries and shipping corridors. Those emissions contribute to the 23 or more days of unhealthy air quality the area experiences each year. People are advised to wear masks outdoors and use air purifiers inside their homes during these times. The city’s wildfire risk rises in times of drought and extreme heat. The Rialto Fire Department works with San Bernardino County to combat these blazes.
Rialto’s violent and property crime rates are above the national and California averages. Violent crimes happen at a rate of one in 196 people in Rialto, while the rate is one in 200 for California. Property crimes occur at a rate of one in 34 people in the city, while California’s rate is one in 43.
Rialto sits at the edge of the San Gabriel Mountains and experiences the Santa Ana winds.
A mix of traditional and Spanish-style homes make up the Rialto area.
Some emissions are produced by the warehouses and locomotives in the Rialto area.
Rialto Airport neighborhood is close to the 210 freeway.
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