Nestled between the San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountain ranges in Los Angeles County lies the Pomona Valley and the city of Pomona, California. Pomona began its life as a Spanish settlement in the 1830s and by the 1870s it had been opened up to American settlement. The name "Pomona," which was settled upon after a city-naming contest reflected the city's prowess in citrus cultivation, as it is also the name of the ancient Roman goddess of fruit. Modern day Pomona has a population of 152,000, making it the fifth largest city in Los Angeles County. Pomona, CA is a prized destination for its balance of urban lifestyles and superb natural views.
With the city of Los Angles little more than forty miles away, many Pomona residents commute there for work. Within Pomona itself, the top employers are in the education and health care sectors. The city has three local hospitals and two major universities: California State Polytechnic University and the Western University of Health Sciences, along with numerous smaller colleges and career training institutes.
Pomona, California's biggest claim to fame, however, is that it is the site of the Fairplex, home of the Los Angeles County Fair. The L.A. County Fair has been held annually in Pomona for 86 years and consistently attracts more than a million visitors, making it the nation's largest county fair. Events include a carnival, concert series and of course a smorgasbord of delicious fresh locally grown food.
Pomona, CA has three historic districts where you can live among structures that remind us of our past: Edison, Lincoln Park, and Wilton Heights, plus numerous other historic buildings scattered throughout other neighborhoods. Though it has had troubles in the past, neighborhoods in northern Pomona are quickly becoming a destination for homebuyers because of new housing and urban renewal.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $286,400
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $405,484; Detached houses: $431,207; Townhouses or other attached units: $401,735; In 2-unit structures: $401,007; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $318,828; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $292,785; Mobile homes: $63,762; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $166,448
At just over 22 square miles, Pomona is not a large city. However, the opportunities that it offers potential homebuyers make up for any lack of undeveloped land or suburban sprawl. You can own a former farmhouse left over from the days of citrus farming or a brand new family home complete with garage and yard. There are modern condo towers of shining steel and glass that offer the chance to own a state-of-the art flat as well as older apartment buildings where you can find a cheap yet clean place to lay your head at night. Plus there are all manner of town houses, row houses, and subdivided homes in between.
Demographics
Population in July 2009: 152,367. Pomona covers 22.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 850 feet above sea level. Area code: 909
Weather
Pomona, 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 89.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 41.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 26 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Pomona is 16.96 Inches. Winter months tend to be wetter than summer months. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 4.05 Inches.
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