Corona, CA, is a small community located in the Riverside County. The city is surrounded by Cleveland National Forest, Yorba Linda, Chino Hills, Riverside and Norco. At the same time, it is neighbored by numerous unincorporated areas and the population of the city is 152,374. The city of Corona has a history of more than 100 years and it is an ethnically diverse community. Moreover, it’s a safe place served by the Corona Fire Department and Corona Police Department. The city also has a huge industrial role in the area. Not to mention that it features a booming office development and expanding commercial and retail areas.
Corona Homes for Sale and Real Estate
Corona is a top notch community with amenities that allow for a qualitative lifestyle. For example, there are over 390 acres of green spaces and parks in the city, featuring an outdoor pool, 2 skate parks, tennis courts, playgrounds, basketball courts and various other sports fields. Furthermore, the real estate market in the city has good prospects. Corona includes 47,174 residential properties and 44,950 households. The density per square mile is 1,211. Out of the total number of housing units, 14,740 were rentals and 30,120 were occupied by owners. The vacancy rate for homeowners is 2.3% and the vacancy rate for rentals is 5.3%. Also, rental housing units are occupied by 48,693 people and owner-occupied units are inhabited by 103,170 individuals. A home in Corona is sold for a median price of $271,000. The average listing price is $334,000 and there are currently 574 listings in the city. The median monthly rent is $1,218. The housing market in Corona features everything from detached single-family residences to mobile homes.
Corona Communities
The city of Corona incorporates various neighborhoods such as:
Brentridge
Wildrose
Corona Hills
Trilogy
Corona Valley
Sycamore Creek
Dos Lagos
Sierra Del Oro
Downtown Corona
Horsethief Canyon
Green River
Eagle Glen
Corona Employment Opportunities
The city of Corona features over 42,000 jobs and a workforce of over 82,000. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, a bit lower than the Californian average of 10.4%. Major industries in Corona are transportation equipment, construction, educational services, food services, public administration, miscellaneous manufacturing, technical, scientific and professional services, health care and social assistance. The most common occupations in Corona are plastic workers, metal workers, truck drivers, sales representatives, registered nurses, retail sales workers, teachers and administrative assistants. Corona includes big companies such as:
Ann Taylor
Lowe’s
Marriott
Knights Inn
Pizza Hut
RadioShack
FedEx
Jamba Juice
Victoria’s Secret
Top 10 employers in Corona are:
Core – Mark with 308 employees
Dart Container with 360 employees
TWR Framing with 400 employees
All American Asphalt with 650 employees
Fender with 650 employees
Kaiser Permanente with 655 employees
City of Corona with 894 employees
Watson Pharmaceuticals with 1,045 employees
Corona Regional Medical Center with 1,171 employees
The Unified School District of Corona – Norco with 4,906 employees
Corona Attractions
Corona is a great place to visit due to its numerous attractions. To begin with, Corona features numerous parks and green spaces such as Fiesta band Shell, Cresta Verde Golf Course, Butterfield Dog Park, Glen Ivy RV Park, Santana Regional Park, City Park and Eagle Glen Golf Course. Moreover, the city includes various exquisite places to eat and shop. Some of the most famous are:
The Galleria at Tyler
Promenade Shops in Dos Lagos
The Village in Eagle Glen
Crossings at Corona
The Promenade Shops and The Crossings are the biggest malls in Corona. They feature upscale dining and shopping and The Crossings even has various movie theaters. Also, visitors and locals cannot miss the Marketplace and Corona Hills Plaza. Other attractions in Corona are the recreational airport, the Senior Center, the Fender Museum of Arts and Music and the Corona Public Library. The Fender Center is also a must see. It incorporates a concert venue, a banquet facility and a guitar museum. Other must-sees include:
Glen Eden Sun Club
Corona Heritage Park
Corona Historic Preservation Society
Pole Position Raceway Corona
Skull Canyon
Glen Ivy Hot Springs Spa
Corona Transportation and Commuting
The city of Corona is served by the freeways Riverside, Ontario and Chino Valley. Also, it features the 91 Line appertaining to the Metrolink rail system. The city even includes an airport called Corona Municipal Airport that has a runway measuring 3,200 feet. Moreover, Corona is situated between State Highway 91 and Interstate 15 and it has 5 major thoroughfares: Magnolia Avenue, Grand Avenue, Ontario Road, Main Street and 6th Street. The closest international airport is the Ontario International Airport, situated just 20 minutes away from the city.
Corona Weather
The average high temperature in July is 92
degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 41.5 degrees.
The average rainfall is approximately 12 inches
per year, with inches of snow per year.
No weather information available.
