The City of Colton, incorporated in 1887, is an “American Classic” with a very colorful past and proud history. Strategically located in the heart of Southern California, Colton is at the crossroads of the Inland Empire. It boasts affordable housing, low business taxes, a wide range of community programs for all ages and a very responsive city government. Colton is a full service City with its own Police and Fire Protection, Water and Wastewater Facilities, as well as its own Electric Utility—the second oldest in the State. Colton is located in San Bernardino County.
Colton is a short drive to the deserts, mountains and beaches. With a vast menu of restaurant selections, visitors and residents, alike have the opportunity to experience some of the areas finest dining in Colton.
Well known as a charming small town with a downtown corridor of authentic character, Colton also boasts the historic homes, parks, unique shops and restaurants, alongside the beautifully restored Andrew Carnegie Library Building.
Colton's a town small enough that your banker calls you by your first name, and it's a city as big as all of Southern California. Recreational areas such as ski resorts, beaches and lakes, as well as the LA cultural scene and the amusement parks of Orange County are all within an easy drive, as are a wide choice of colleges and universities. Colton is a community that celebrates its cultural diversity; it's a community full of life, an extended family, a community rich in history and long standing community values. Discover Colton . . . . .
Colton is a quiet yet vibrant city of pleasant, tree-lined neighborhoods and friendly people. One of Colton's main assets is also the ability to successfully maintain its small-town, friendly, atmosphere while enjoying continued commercial and industrial progress As one of the fastest growing cities in the state of California, Colton's City Council is committed to providing additional services and job opportunities for its residents—and the City continues to progressively fulfill those needs.
Housing Cost
Colton offers a variety of housing choices from affordable entry-level to executive homes and many “historic” homes at very affordable prices.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $309,228
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $323,892; Detached houses: $346,882; Townhouses or other attached units: $270,637; In 2-unit structures: $615,741; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $204,102; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $148,441; Mobile homes: $30,433; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $17,500
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 50,517. Colton covers 15.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 92324 - Area code: 909
Weather
Colton, CA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 96.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 41.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Colton is 16.43 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 3.70 Inches.
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