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Tired of your normal boring GTA home? Do you wish you owned real estate in a place that looked more like the scenery in your calendar? Here's what you're going to do. Pack a bag and hand the kids off too a nanny agency. Toronto's Pearson Airport is your destination. Tell the ticket agent you're going to San Bernardino, California. In a matter of hours you can be there, soaking up the warmth and the sunlight and pondering over which neighborhood you should buy your real estate in. If you're not the spontaneous type, read through our pages on San Bernardino, CA jobs, education, health care, entertainment and real estate before you buy your ticket.
San Bernardino, California: The Gate City
Nestled in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains is the Gate City: San Bernardino, California. San Bernardino is the link between the coast and the high desert via the Canjon Pass and as such has developed into a major distribution hub. The city is also the county seat of San Bernardino County and has a population of nearly 200,000, making it the 18th largest city in California. Unlike other cities in the Inland Empire, San Bernardino doesn't suffer for water, as there are several creeks flowing into the Santa Ana River and a large underground aquifer.
The city of San Bernardino, California has the longest history of almost any city in California. It was founded in 1810 during the Spanish influence over the region and named for Bernardino of Siena. Prior to this period, however, local Native American tribes had taken up residence near the Arrowhead formation, where they valued the natural hot springs for their healing powers. As Anglo influence in the San Bernardino Valley grew, Arrowhead Springs became a spa and resort.
Modern San Bernardino, CA supports itself on a variety of industries, most notably retail, distribution, education, and government. The city is home to numerous railyards and warehousing districts belonging to companies like Kohl's and Mattel, and acts as a waypoint for good traveling through the pass. The city is also home to California State University's San Bernardino campus and several other colleges and technical institutes, bringing full-time student enrollment to over 20,000.
Neighborhoods and Home Styles in San Bernardino, CA
Unlike many other cities in the Inland Empire, San Bernardino, California isn't just a giant suburb. It's a whole city with a downtown, office buildings, and commercial development. What this means is that San Bernardino is the ideal place for everyone, not just well-off professionals looking for their suburban dream home. There are neighborhoods where the housing is affordable even if you're a low income laborer, neighborhoods where students can find apartments even if they're living on student loans, suburban neighborhoods for growing families and swanky neighborhoods for those with lots of money to spend.
Hospitality Lane, along the Santa Ana River, has largely taken over as the "downtown" area from the real downtown. It's where you'll find the new offices and residential towers. The University neighborhood in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains caters to students. It has lots of apartment buildings with affordable units as well as shops and restaurants. If you're interested in a home in the Mission Revival style, the historic district centered around the reconstructed Santa Fe railway station is where you'll want to look. If you want your new home to be an investment in the future, the planned development around the old Arrowhead Springs resort will include all types of housing from apartments to sprawling mansions.
Living in San Bernardino, CA, or anywhere in California, can be quite expensive. The cost of living is 129.9, high compared to the U.S. average of 100, but the weather and the views make it worthwhile. Housing prices are more reasonable in San Bernardino, CA than in many similarly sized Southern California cities. You can buy a single family home for $343,000 and a condo or town house for $229,000 to $275,000 on average. Average rents are $872 per month.
Contact a San Bernardino, CA Real Estate Agent
If you're reading this on a plane halfway to San Bernardino, California International Airport, click here to find out who you're going to want to call to set up real estate viewings. If you're still sitting at your desk at home, click there anyway. San Bernardino real estate agents can do a lot more than just set up bookings. They can also answer any questions you may have about the city and help you ease your way into a new housing market if you're nervous.
