Welcome to the jewel of the Inland Empire. Yucaipa means “green valley” in the language of the Serrano Native Americans, the valley’s inhabitants for over 1,000 years. Clean air and natural spaces define the area, just 22 miles east of downtown San Bernardino and 72 miles from Los Angeles. The compact and walkable downtown area was renovated in 2010 with new signage, public art and a revamped two-lane road. Residents stay close-knit through annual events like the Yucaipa Music and Arts Festival, a holiday parade and Fourth of July fireworks. It’s also home to California Historical Landmarks like the Yucaipa Rancheria, the original site of the Serrano settlement, and the 1842 Yucaipa Adobe, possibly the oldest home in San Bernardino County. The semi-rural suburb is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise resting in the 2,000-foot-high foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.
"Historic Yucaipa" sign in downtown Yucaipa.
Busy Yucaipa Boulevard in downtown with a lot of restaurants and retails.
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Local supermarkets, shopping centers and blackberry beer
Everyday essentials are close to hand from downtown. There are shopping centers and grocery stores like Stater Bros. The supermarket chain was established in 1936 in Yucaipa by twin brothers and now operates 170 stores throughout Southern California. It gives back to the community through local organizations and charities and has donated nearly $40 million since 2008. The Marketplace At 5th is a shopping center containing businesses like Hops & Spokes Brewery, L.O.L. Kid’s Club, Ivy Day Spa and more. Hops & Spokes Brewery’s founder was an avid cyclist for decades before deciding to start brewing. Starting with the original blackberry wheat recipe, the company transformed from a 16-seat bar in the owner’s home to a brick-and-mortar brewery in the heart of town. Del Mar Grill and Cantina has a happy hour with food and drink specials and serves authentic Mexican dishes like taquitos, enchiladas and molcajetes.
Pick up some fresh produce at Stater Bros. in Downtown Yucaipa.
Enjoy a local brew at Hops & Spokes Brewery in Downtown Yucaipa.
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Art galleries, concerts and more
Downtown Yucaipa has a host of amenities. There’s the Yucaipa Library branch on Fifth Street, and the Yucaipa Performing Arts Center is only a few blocks away. The center opened in 2019 and is already an integral part of life in the city. It boasts an indoor/outdoor stage for concerts, dances and galas and offers arts education workshops and classes for youth and adults. There are several visual arts galleries, including a photography gallery in the waiting room for national and regional touring acts.
Yucaipa Performing Art Center in Historic Yucaipa.
Yucaipa Public Library in downtown Yucaipa.
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Housing to fit every need
“Yucaipa is a fast-growing community with commercial shops, new restaurants and great amenities. It’s accessible to the freeway, and the demand is quite high because the property values are more affordable than places like Rancho Cucamonga,” says Gerry Ramos, a Realtor with Keller Williams Realty and 20 years of experience. “Yucaipa is a modern community with a HOA and a mix of contemporary and older homes with large lots. There are also numerous builders creating new communities and inviting the public to view model homes. The majority of my clients are looking into those because closing costs are often included.” Downtown Yucaipa contains single-family homes from the 1950s and two mobile home parks, holding more than 200 sites for manufactured houses. Depending on which part of the neighborhood residents live in, they may have the option for spacious lots and attached garages. Trees are scattered throughout the community, although downtown has a very urban feel. The price of homes can vary widely, with some manufactured homes selling for $50,000 to $175,000, while other single-family homes sell for between $460,000 to $525,000.
Modest manufactured homes can be found in Downtown Yucaipa.
Enjoy the quiet neighborhood streets of Downtown Yucaipa.
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Vikings, robots and a career center
Depending on where students live downtown, they might attend Chapman Heights or Valley Elementary, Mesa View or Park View Middle or Yucaipa High. However, most will likely use Valley and Mesa View before high school. Valley Elementary earned a C-plus from Niche, while Mesa View Middle and Yucaipa High have a B and B-plus, respectively. Valley Elementary is the home of the Vikings and hosts events like Friday Flag and Leadership Day. Mesa View Middle offers STEM courses in design and digital literacy and has a dedicated makerspace for robotics. Yucaipa High has a college and career center to help students transition from high school to the next stage of life, as well as dozens of clubs and extracurricular activities.
Welcome to Valley Elementary School in Yucaipa.
Yucaipa High School campus moved to its current location on Yucaipa Blvd. in 1970.
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Hiking, camping, fishing and more
Yucaipa has a Mediterranean climate with dry, warm summers and wet, cool winters and can experience Santa Ana winds late in the year. That means the area is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Two of Yucaipa's most popular green spaces are the Yucaipa Regional Park and Wildwood Canyon State Park. The first is a large area with tent and RV camping, hiking trails and three lakes for fishing and pedal boats. There’s a seasonally open swimming complex with dual flume water slides, picnic areas with grills, horseshoes and disc golf. Wildwood Canyon State Park is located in the foothills of the San Bernadino Mountains and is adjacent to the San Bernardino National Forest. It’s filled with protected wildlife and plants, like oaks, chaparral and sage scrub. It has incredible views of the Inland Empire and Santa Clarita Valley and is open for daily use.
Explore the many trails at Yucaipa Regional Park in Downtown Yucaipa.
Soak in some nature at Wildwood Canyon State Park.
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Between two freeways
Yucaipa is located between Interstate 10 and California State Route 38. Bus routes to much of the city are on the main drag, Yucaipa Boulevard, and First and Fifth Street. Well-used local roads include Bryant Street and Canyon Road, and there are limited sidewalks around the area.
The well-kept bus station in downtown Yucaipa.
Aerial view of California State Route 38 near Downtown Yucaipa.
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Parks in this Area
Flag Hill Veterans Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Crafton Hills Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Tennis
Yucaipa Regional Park
Picnic Area
Beach
Kayak/Canoe
Avenue I Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Pickleball
Center Park
Bike Trails
Trails
Pickleball
7th Street Park
Bike Trails
Football
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Ontario International
44 min drive
Bus
Yucaipa & 5th Eb Fs
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Yucaipa & 2nd Wb Fs
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Yucaipa & 4th Eb Mid
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Yucaipa & 4th Eb Fs
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Yucaipa & 3rd Wb Fs
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Yucaipa & 4th Wb Fs
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Yucaipa
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Yucaipa, Yucaipa sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Yucaipa, Yucaipa over the last 12 months is $465,597, up 6% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Just fell out of escrow no fault of the Seller. Hurry Back on the Market. Will not last this home has been totally Remodeled. The location is perfect it is a corner lot very private and spacious yard.Reduced, Reduced. Gorgeous totally Remodeled Home. 2 bedrooms 1 1/2 bath Laminate flooring thru out. New fixtures ,New paint. Corner Lot.
Beautiful Modern 2-Story 4-Bedroom Home in a Newly-Built Yucaipa Community! Everything is Brand New throughout this Energy-Efficient Solar-Powered Home. Spacious Great Room, Dining Area, and Kitchen with an Island/Breakfast Bar. Brand New Refrigerator, Stove/Oven (gas), Dishwasher, and Garbage Disposal. Upstairs are 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, and a roomy Loft. There is also 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,197
Median Age
38
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$63,966
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,783
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.4%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
26.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.7%
% Population in Labor Force
61%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
41°F
Average Summer High Temperature
91°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
72/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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