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Renter's guide to Rialto, CA

Rialto is one of the several remarkable cities in south central California. Located about 60 miles outside of LA, it's actually the 74th biggest city in the entire state. It is also home to a diverse community that's suitable for both individuals and families, which of course makes this a great place to live, work, and play!

Rialto covers approximately 23 sq. miles of San Bernardino County, a pretty big region that is known for its sunshine and scenery. Although there is a good-sized population here, it's a relatively smaller city in comparison to some neighboring communities such as Fontana and San Bernardino.

The weather in Rialto changes with the seasons, yet the climate remains rather mild year-round. While summers are usually warm and dry and will often reach highs near 95°, winters can be somewhat cool and wet with low temps around 42°. However, the overall average daily temperature here is 80°. Plus, there are approximately 282 sunny days per year in Rialto, so it's brighter than most places across the U.S.

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Things to do in Rialto, CA

There is a lot to choose from regarding recreation in Rialto for both kids and adults. It's an ideal place to experience the regional valley culture. The Downtown District features shopping and dining along with other entertainment. Plus, the new complex called Renaissance Marketplace features shops galore, movie theatres, restaurants, and more. For nightlife in the city, El Gallo Bar & Grill serves up live entertainment, food, and drinks. A few other places of interest include the Rialto Historical Society Museum and the WigWam Motel on the historic Route 66, where all the 'rooms' are actually in the style of native Indian teepees.

Thanks to the exceptional weather, outdoor enthusiasts will find a lot to do here as well. The Rialto City Park is just one popular place for people to picnic and enjoy the day. And for more intense activities, Fergusson Park features a football field, skateboard ramps, and more. that, there are many other areas to explore throughout San Bernardino County.

Rialto, CA employment & economy

Thanks to the population and location, there are a wide variety of job opportunities in Rialto. In fact, the city is presently in the process of expanding its business district, which will likely provide new jobs. Currently, the most common jobs for residents are Office & Administrative Support, Retail Sales, and Material Moving Occupations. Also, some of the highest paying jobs here are in Healthcare, Law Enforcement, Architecture, Engineering, and other Technical Services.

One of the biggest employers in Rialto is the Public School District, with well over 2,000 residents working in education. This is also home to four large regional distribution centers that include Staples, Inc., Toys 'R' Us, FedEx, and Target. Plus, Pyro Spectaculars is headquartered here, which is one of the largest fireworks companies in the country. Additional employment opportunities can be found in bigger and busier surrounding cities such as Fontana and San Bernardino.

Education in Rialto, CA

There is a good selection of public schools in Rialto, and a few of them are even award winning. For instance, Trapp Elementary School received the California Distinguished School Award in 2017-2018. In total, the Rialto Unified School District has 3 high schools, 5 middle, 19 elementary, and 20 preschools. The district also has an alternative/adult education school and 1 continuation high school.

There are also several preparatory and private schools in Rialto including 2 Montessori Academies. Furthermore, for adult education in Rialto there is a community college within the city and other options are close by. A few of them are Chaffey College Campus in Fontana and Oak Valley College in Colton. Plus, San Bernardino Valley College is nearby and additional higher education institutions are located throughout the region.