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Living in Upland, CA

There are many great aspects to living in Upland, from the scenery and weather, to the residents and neighborhoods. The city also regularly receives an A+ in the amenities department and basically everything is conveniently accessible with shopping options almost everywhere. Another plus to living here is being near the Ontario International Airport, which is less than 15 minutes away by car.

If any downsides can be found living in Upland, it might be the cost of certain things. For instance, housing costs are quite a bit higher that the national average, which you will realize whether buying or renting in Upland. A couple of other cons could be the summer heat and/or the commute, which can be kind of long if you work outside the immediate area.

Upland, CA employment & economy

There is a wide-range of job opportunities in Upland and the surrounding region.

In fact, the city has seen its job market increase by 2.3% over the past year and presently has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is below the U.S. average. Among the main industries in the area are Healthcare, Social Assistance, Manufacturing, and Education. Moreover, a few of the main employers for Upland residents are the Unified School District and San Antonio Community Hospital.

The city of Upland employs a good number of people and so does Wal-Mart. Some of the highest paying jobs in the Upland area are Utilities and Public Administration along with Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services including Architecture, Computing, & Engineering. This is also a good region for outdoor jobs in construction, agriculture, or recreation. Furthermore, many other opportunities can be found in neighboring cities/suburbs.

Education in Upland, CA

There are 14 public schools in Upland providing education for grades k through 12. More precisely, the Upland Unified School District consists of one pre-school, ten elementary schools, two junior highs, one high school, one alternative, and one adult education school. In fact, the district is one of the highest-achieving school districts in San Bernardino County!

You'll also find private schools in Upland and among them are the Montessori Academy and Western Christian High School. For higher education in Upland, there aren't really many options within the city itself but there are actually 149 colleges within 100 miles of here. The closest one is Claremont McKenna College and it's 2.9 miles from Upland center. Plus, the nearest community facility is Chaffey College at 5 miles away.