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Barstow, California

city · Fresno County (primary) , San Bernardino County

At a glance

25,100
Population
$245,000
Median home value
19% below U.S. median
$1,091/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$53,380
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
28.2 min
Average commute
81%
Homes with broadband
11.9%
Unemployment

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college52 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates13.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Victor Valley Economic Development Authority
Joint Powers Authority made up of Adelanto, Apple Valley, Hesperia, and Victorville in Southern California. It focuses on promoting business development and site selection in the Victor Valley region.
county Economic Development Corporation Serving Fresno County
The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation is a public-private nonprofit organization that markets Fresno County as a premier location for business prosperity. It offers a comprehensive suite of complimentary services including site selection and permitting assistance, local industry and workforce connections, tailored data analyses, and specialized incentives.
county San Bernardino County Economic Development
SB Advantage is a San Bernardino County Business Resources program that delivers news, events, and tips for starting, expanding, and growing San Bernardino County businesses. It helps businesses access free resources, training, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
county San Bernardino County Economic Development Department
San Bernardino County Economic Development Department works to bridge the gap between businesses and opportunities in San Bernardino County. It offers site selection, market analysis, project facilitation, small business resources, and film permitting to attract, retain, and grow businesses across the county.
region California Central Valley Economic Development Corporation
Regional marketing group promoting job creation and investment attraction across six Central Valley counties, offering site location assistance, data, incentives information, and real estate resources.
region Inland Empire Economic Partnership
IEEP unites business, government, and community leaders to create a thriving Inland Empire region. It focuses on harnessing this potential through strategic initiatives that bolster human capital, improve transportation infrastructure, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate environmental quality.
state Governor's Office of Economic Development
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts. It offers no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and more.
state Team California
TeamCalifornia is the go-to partner for businesses, site selectors, and communities looking to succeed in California. With our extensive network, we provide direct access to the best sites, accelerate speed-to-market, and give essential resources to streamline decision-making and drive growth.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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