Small-town, Old Western charm in the Inland Empire
On the eastern edge of Beaumont, in the San Gorgonio Pass, Banning retains its small-town character amid the rapid growth of the Inland Empire. “It’s somehow up-and-coming and a town centered around relaxation,” says Robert Perez, a Realtor with Evernest Realty Advisors, who manages properties in the city. “Beaumont is like Banning’s sister city, and they’ve grown faster than anyone could've imagined over there. But Banning has more slowly drawn an older crowd with its retirement communities.”
Once a major stop for stagecoaches and railroads in the Old West, Banning continues to celebrate its history with rodeos and festivals. The city also remains a center for transportation, sitting less than a mile away from the warehouse and freight facilities along Interstate 10 in Beaumont.
Discover the power of open floor plans and rustic charm in the ranch-style houses of Banning.
Banning is surrounded by mountain vistas and hills, making it a popular spot for hikers.
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Area-low housing prices near Beaumont
As of late 2024, Banning’s median home price is roughly $400,000, compared to Beaumont's median of $540,000 and the national median of $410,000. "That's really one of my biggest selling points for Banning," says Perez, "because why not retire now when the most expensive home there is $500,000?" Following the COVID pandemic, prices in Banning rose dramatically but have since stabilized, growing only 2% between 2023 and 2025.
Single-family homes dominate the market, most of them set in subdivisions or 55-plus communities. Common styles include Spanish Revival, New Traditional and 1980s contemporary; all heavily feature stucco or stone in their exteriors. Prices for all styles can range between $350,000 and $500,000, depending on the size and state of renovation of the home.
Many residences in Banning are single-story National or ranch-style homes.
Hillside homes are located throughout the mountains of Banning.
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Private ranches, public parks and community golf courses
True to its history in horse-drawn coaching, Banning is home to a handful of private and public ranches, including Silver Ridge Ranch, Freedom Hills Ranch, and the city-managed Dysart Equestrian Facility. Banning also has 5 other parks that span a total of over 60 acres. Repplier Park is among the most popular for its seasonal public pool, skate park and events spaces. Older residents can enjoy get-togethers at the Banning Senior Center here, and the Playhouse Bowl Amphitheatre invites the whole city to enjoy the Concerts in the Park series every June and July.
Residents of the 55-plus community Sun Lakes also have access to members-only amenities. Sun Lakes offers two 18-hole golf courses, tennis courts, and pools, among other amenities.
Private ranches can be found throughout the city of Banning.
Kids learn to swim at the Repplier Park Aquatic Center in the summers in Banning.
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Small-scale shopping in Banning
Running parallel to Interstate 10, Ramsey Street is Banning’s primary commercial corridor and is lined with shopping plazas, strip malls and grocery stores. Though most businesses here are familiar chains, a handful are locally owned, including the Wings Garden Cafe and the 1920s movie theater Fox Cineplex is D’Place. Immediately north of the Sun Lakes community, the Sun Lakes Village Shopping Center also offers an array of grocery and department stores, as well as a handful of causal eateries.
Banning is home to a variety of locally-owned shops.
Locals line up the street to enjoy a meal while on the go in Banning.
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Banning Unified School District and Measure O
Banning Unified School District earns an overall grade of C-plus from Niche. Banning Unified schools offer Career Technical Education programs to help students gain experience in a variety of fields, including business, construction trades and art. In November 2024, the city approved Measure O, a $74 million bond to renovate Banning Unified schools, improve campus security and enhance the technology used in classrooms.
Join a community that cares about your child's education at Nicolet Middle School in Banning.
Challenge your friends and score big at Banning High School's basketball courts.
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Wild Western events
For over 65 years, the Stagecoach Days event has celebrated Banning’s historic, Old Western character. Held at Dysart Equestrian Park every September, the Stagecoach Days features rodeo shows, plenty of food trucks and carnival rides. The Gilman Ranch and Wagon Museum also hosts the Wild West Festival and Western Art Show, filling the old stagecoach station with Western art, music and re-enactments every May.
Interstate 10 access, Riverside County pollution
Interstate 10 runs through Banning’s center, leading commuters 32 miles west to San Bernardino and 23 miles east to Palm Springs. Banning Connect Transit offers three bus routes and a Dial-A-Ride service within the city, but most residents depend on cars to get around. San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital can be found on the interstate, and the Loma Linda University Medical Center can be found less than a mile south in Beaumont. Palm Springs International Airport is 25 miles east, and San Bernardino International Airport is 29 miles west.
Due to heavy freight activity and traffic in the area, Riverside County consistently ranks among counties with the worst air pollution in the country. Between 2022 and 2024, the American Lung Association ranked Riverside County as having the second worst Ozone pollution in the country, only behind its neighbor San Bernardino County. Banning Connect Transit plans to combat this by making its services emission-free by 2040.
Lowering crime rates in Banning
According to FBI data from 2023, Banning’s property crime rate is lower than national and California averages. In the same year, Banning’s violent crime rate was slightly higher than the national rate but on par with the California rate. Crime has generally been on the decline in Banning over the last decade, with the city seeing a 27% decrease in total crime between 2013 and 2023.
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On average, homes in Banning, CA sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Banning, CA over the last 12 months is $433,750, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Riverside County’s Sun Lakes Country Club makes retiring in style look easy. Swimming laps in one of its pristine pools or enjoying the expansive view of the San Gorgonio and San Jacinto Mountains is a part of everyday life here. After passing through the secured entrance, meticulously clean streets and sidewalks guide you through a community built with its residents in mind. “Sun Lakes was built to be the Disneyland for adults,” says Bonnie Seaver, an agent at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Oak Valley who has been a resident and selling homes within the community since its inception in 1985. “It has everything an active, older adult could ever dream of or need.” <br><br>The retirement community’s 3,327 homes and facilities display a Mediterranean flare and are priced between $330,000 to $700,000. At the lower end, you’ll find two bedrooms under 2,000 square feet and anything over 2,000 square feet with three bedrooms or more will likely go for $500,000 to $700,000. Most homes offer multiple single-story floorplans with spacious walk-in closets, dens, deeply shaded porches, and two-to-three-car garages. Landscaping, TV services, and other maintenance needs are all taken care of by the HOA. You won’t have to worry about an RV, boat or extra car fitting in your driveway, as a spacious lot is available for the community’s bigger vehicles. <br><br>While Banning lacks restaurants and entertainment, the Sun Lakes Country Club and surrounding cities make up for it. Residents have the choice of over 80 clubs and interest groups that cater to arts and crafts, card games and billiards, music, theater and fitness. “There’s nothing you can’t do in Sun Lakes,” Seaver says. “Our staff keeps our beautiful library stocked. There’s a lit fireplace and cozy leather couches to read on or to enjoy the quiet.” Swap the books for golf clubs, and you can hit the two 18-hole championship and executive golf courses or head to the park in Banning, just off West George Street. “Repplier Park has a beautiful stage in the summer, and they put on shows every weekend night. One time there was an ABBA cover band. That was just fabulous.” <br><br>About 30 miles south of Banning, Idyllwild offers an artsy downtown area with restaurants, boutiques and towering, decorative totem poles. Visit gorgeous Palm Springs 28 miles east for the best shopping centers and malls, or if you prefer a day by the lake, The Village offers restaurants, bars, and shopping right by Big Bear Lake, a little over 56 miles north, off CA-18. <br><br>“There’s also Oak Glen, which grows apples in the fall about 20 minutes from Sun Lakes, you can go up there for wonderful places to eat, and there’s a petting zoo for the kids,” Seaver says. “You’re also able to take a short drive to Cherry Valley and pick your own cherries off the trees, or just go for the Cherry Festival.” Gambling at Morongo Casino is another pastime for residents here as it's only 9 miles away via I-10. <br><br>Across Sun Lakes Boulevard at Sun Lakes Village Shopping Center is an Albertsons supermarket, along with multiple healthcare facilities and specialists, including Memorial Hospital. For prescriptions, Walgreens is just over a mile from home. “Sun Lakes is one of the most fun places to live. It’s just a great place and convenient to everything,” Seaver says. “The people here are just so wonderful, and we would love to meet more golfers.”
Property Mix - Square Feet
Banning Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
31,339
Median Age
43
Population Density
200 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,777
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$68,347
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
80.7%
College Graduates
16.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.2%
% Population in Labor Force
45.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
14''
Average Winter Low Temperature
40°F
Average Summer High Temperature
96°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
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