Los Angeles metro, CA relocation guide
Moving to Pomona, CA
About Pomona
Pomona is the 7th-largest city in Los Angeles County with about 151,700 people (2020 census), incorporated on January 6, 1888 and named for Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and orchards — a nod to its citrus-era roots (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It sits at the western edge of the Inland Empire valley where the 10, 57, and 71 freeways meet. Anchors include the 487-acre Fairplex (home of the L.A. County Fair, year-round events and the former Auto Club Raceway) and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, a public university on the Kellogg ranch campus.
Home prices in Pomona
The median listing price in Pomona is $689K.
Top places in Pomona
- Fairplex — L.A. County Fair grounds, car shows, NHRA Museum, events year-round.
- Downtown Pomona Arts Colony — monthly Art Walk, galleries, Fox Theater Pomona.
- Fox Theater Pomona — historic 1931 venue for concerts and performances.
- American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA).
- Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park — 1,975 acres with Puddingstone Reservoir.
- Phillips Mansion and San Dimas-style historic homes — late-1800s landmarks.
- Ganesha Park — public pool, bandshell, community center.
- Phillips Ranch — newer suburban neighborhoods on the city's west side.
Commuting from Pomona
- Freeways: I-10 (San Bernardino), SR-57 (Orange), and SR-71 (Chino Valley) converge in Pomona (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Transit: Metrolink San Bernardino Line serves Pomona–Downtown and Pomona–North stations; Foothill Transit connects across the San Gabriel Valley.
- Approximate drive to downtown Los Angeles: ~30–45 minutes depending on traffic (approximate; ~27 miles).
Pomona FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pomona, CA?
The median listing price in Pomona is $689K. Median listing home price (Realtor.com search-result snippet; city page itself could not be read directly) · Realtor.com · 2026-09-24 - How is the commute from Pomona, CA?
Freeways: I-10 (San Bernardino), SR-57 (Orange), and SR-71 (Chino Valley) converge in Pomona (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.