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Best city for remote work? San Bernardino, CA

F
Score
33/100
Rank #194 (top 200 cities)
Data: ACS 2023 (5-year)

San Bernardino is more of a niche fit for remote work—best if you prioritize broadband subscription alongside typical rent (2br). Overall, it’s not a top-ranked option in this set (#194 of 200), so fit matters. One thing to keep in mind is work-from-home share.

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Scope note (city proper)

This page scores the incorporated city limits (Census “Place”), not the metro area. That’s why some cities can look very different vs their surrounding region.

Why San Bernardino ranks here

  • Typical rent (2BR): $1,449/mo (1% higher than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Broadband subscription: 87% (4% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Median household income: $63,988 (15% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).

Watch-outs

  • Work-from-home share: 6% (53% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).
  • Bachelor’s+ rate: 13% (63% lower than the national median; worse for this metric).

City snapshot

Basic demographics from ACS 2023 (city proper).

Population
221,774
Estimated total population (ACS).
Male vs female
Male 50%Female 50%

Key metrics

Values shown are from ACS 2023. National medians are computed across the ranked city set.

Typical rent (2BR)
$1,449/mo
National median: $1,441/mo
Work-from-home share
6%
National median: 12%
Broadband subscription
87%
National median: 91%
Median household income
$63,988
National median: $75,598
Bachelor’s+ rate
13%
National median: 35%
Commute 45+ min share
17%
National median: 11%

Score breakdown (by category)

Category scores are 0–100 and summarize groups of metrics used in the final score.

City
National median (dataset)
Affordability
Typical 2BR rent and housing pressure.
66/100
Connectivity
Broadband availability as a practical remote-work proxy.
87/100
Workforce
Remote-work adoption and human-capital signals.
13/100
Comfort
Commute friction and climate comfort.
83/100

Education (age 25+)

Share of adults by attainment (ACS).

26%
Less than HS
61%
HS / Some college
9%
Bachelor’s
4%
Advanced

Work style

WFH vs not WFH (ACS).

6%
Work from home
94%
Not WFH

Internet access

Household broadband subscription (ACS).

87%
Broadband
13%
No broadband

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Scorecard breakdown

Bars are rescaled to 0–100 for readability (percentage metrics use their actual percent).

City
National median (dataset)
Typical rent (2BR)
National median $1,441/mo
$1,449/mo
Broadband subscription
National median 91%
87%
Work-from-home share
National median 12%
6%
Median household income
National median $75,598
$63,988
Bachelor’s+ rate
National median 35%
13%
Commute 45+ min share
National median 11%
17%

Similar cities (by score)

#192 Anaheim, CA
34/100
#193 Paterson, NJ
34/100
#195 Santa Ana, CA
31/100
#196 Elizabeth, NJ
31/100

FAQ

›What is San Bernardino’s remote work score and rank?
San Bernardino, CA scores F (33/100) and ranks #194 out of the top 200 US cities in this dataset.
›Is this based on San Bernardino city proper or the metro area?
City proper (incorporated place). This uses Census ‘Place’ boundaries, not the metro area. Metro-level rankings can differ a lot from the city itself.
›What is the population of San Bernardino, CA?
Population is about 221,774 (ACS 2023, city proper).
›What is the male vs female split in San Bernardino, CA?
About 50% male and 50% female (ACS 2023).
›What is a typical monthly rent in San Bernardino, CA?
Typical rent (2BR) is $1,449/mo (national median: $1,441/mo).
›What share of workers work from home in San Bernardino, CA?
Work-from-home share is 6% (national median: 12%).
›How common is broadband internet in San Bernardino, CA?
Broadband subscription is 87% of households (national median: 91%).
›What does the education mix look like in San Bernardino, CA?
Among adults 25+, the shares are roughly: less than HS 26%, HS/some college 61%, bachelor’s 9%, advanced 4%.
›Where does this data come from for San Bernardino, CA?
Metrics are from Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates (city proper / incorporated place), with optional NOAA climate normals when available.

Note: Scores are informational and depend on data coverage and methodology. Always validate against your personal constraints (job, neighborhood, commute, safety, schools, healthcare).