San Bernardino, CA Senior Living

San Bernardino is a large city in the “Inland Empire” region to the east of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It is the seat of San Bernardino County, and sits against the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. San Bernardino is a diverse city with many cultural and recreational institutions, and relatively warm weather 12 months of the year. This inland city provides a bit of relief from the more expensive communities directly on the coast. At the same time, the popular beaches of Southern California are less than one hour away. Senior living in San Bernardino offers great opportunities to explore the region’s rich cultural history, as well as the outdoor recreation opportunities of the nearby mountains and desert.

The city of San Bernardino has four libraries, six community centers, and more than 40 parks for residents to enjoy. Beaches in the summer and ski resorts in the winter are both fewer than 60 miles away. There are many public and private golf courses in the city and is home to the Inland Empire 66ers – a farm team for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. Cultural institutions in San Bernardino include the annual Route 66 Rendezvous, and the San Bernardino Valley Community Arts Association.

Population

At the time of the 2010 US Census, the population of the city of San Bernardino, California was 209,924 residents. The median age of the residents of San Bernardino was 28.5 years, which is quite a bit younger than the California median age of 45.6 years. In 2010, 7.9 percent of the population of San Bernardino consisted of individuals 65 years of age and older, which is less than the 11.4 percent of the population that this demographic represents nationwide.

Cost of Living

San Bernardino is a fairly expensive place to live, although the cost of living is quite a bit less than the California average. As of March 2012, the cost of living index for San Bernardino is 114.1. This is significantly higher than the US average cost of living of 100, but significantly less than the California average cost of living of 135. *City-Data.com

Cost of Assisted Living in San Bernardino

The cost of housing in San Bernardino is quite a bit less than the California average, and fairly close to the national average. In 2009, the median value of a house or condo in San Bernardino was $170,400, compared to the $384,200 median home value across the state. The US median home value is currently just below $180,000. The cost of assisted living is also fairly moderate. The cost of a one bedroom unit begins at $1,870 per month, and ranges as high as $4,270. *City-Data.com

Crime Rates

In 2010, the San Bernardino property crime rate was 70.77 percent higher than the California property crime rate, and 53 percent higher than the national property crime rate. The same year, the San Bernardino violent crime rate was 85.03 percent higher than the state violent crime rate, and 101.96 percent higher than the national violent crime rate. *CityRating.com

Medical Facilities

There are two state of the art medical facilities in the city of San Bernardino, and several additional facilities in nearby locations in San Bernardino County. The facilities in the city itself are the San Bernardino Community Hospital, and St Bernadine’s Medical Center. Other notable facilities nearby include the San Bernardino County Medical Center in Colton, and the Loma Linda University Medical Center in Loma Linda.

Transportation

The main airport for the county is the San Bernardino International Airport. San Bernardino is the terminus for two Los Angeles Metrolink rail lines. Bus service within the city is provided by Omnitrans.

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