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Master-planned Beaumont homes with tile roofs and palm trees beneath the snow-dusted San Jacinto and San Bernardino mountains at golden hour

Community Guide

Beaumont, CA: mountain views and a growing town

Beaumont sits at the summit of the San Gorgonio Pass in Riverside County, where Interstates 10 and 60 meet, with the mountains on every horizon and newer homes that stretch further than coastal markets.

Updated October 5, 2026

Market Data for Beaumont

A six-number snapshot of the Beaumont market for ZIP 92223, so you can see the direction at a glance.

Median Sale Price
~$530K
ZIP 92223, down about 1% year over year
Average Sale Price
~$525K
Tracker estimate, down about 3% year over year
Median Price per Sq Ft
~$259
Sale-based figure across recent closed sales
Median Days on Market
~52 days
A typical listing holds about seven and a half weeks
Homes Sold, Last Month
~155
Closed sales across the ZIP in the most recent month
Active Listings
~260
Redfin's current MLS count of for-sale homes in the ZIP

What changed since the last update

The median price held near $530,000 with a modest year-over-year decline of about 1%, days on market stayed near 52, and the price per square foot held around $259. The clearest swing is inventory: Redfin's MLS count for the ZIP shows about 260 active listings, a lighter shelf than the roughly 385 figure from earlier tracker estimates, while Movoto's broader methodology still counts near 380. Sales pace remains steady at about 155 closings in the most recent month.

Sources: Redfin 92223 market data (median and average sale price, sale price per square foot, median days on market, monthly closed sales, and active listing counts), cross-checked with Movoto and RealtyTrac. Figures are approximate snapshots drawn October 5, 2026; they change weekly and should be read as a directional guide, not a valuation.

Housing stock

The kinds of homes you will find in Beaumont

Beaumont is not one kind of market. From brand-new master-planned homes to foothill acreage, the city has a home for just about every buyer.

  • Single-Family Homes

    The backbone of Beaumont: detached homes on their own lots, from established 1990s and 2000s neighborhoods to newer phases still coming online. Resale values typically run from the mid-$400s into the $700s.

  • New Construction & Master-Planned

    Beaumont is a new-home town, with large master-planned communities, model homes, HOAs, parks, and amenities opening new phases as the city grows. New phases usually price from the high-$400s into the low-$700s, depending on size and lot.

  • Condos & Townhomes

    A smaller but growing slice of the market with lower entry points and lock-and-leave living for first-time buyers and downsizers. Most fall between the low-$300s and the mid-$400s.

  • 55+ Communities

    Age-restricted active-adult communities offer resort-style amenities and lower-maintenance homes near the desert and mountains. Prices usually span the high-$300s to the $600s.

  • Acreage & Lot Properties

    On the edges of town you find homes on larger parcels, plus vacant lots for buyers planning to build. Homes on acreage generally start around the $500s and climb into the low seven figures.

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Beaumont master-planned homes and palm trees with the snow-capped San Jacinto Mountains behind

Life in Beaumont

What it is actually like to live here

Beaumont grew from a railroad town into one of Southern California's fastest-growing cities, and the growth delivered what many buyers want: newer single-family homes in master-planned communities, at price points that stretch further than coastal markets. The 2020 Census counted 53,036 residents, a number that keeps climbing as new phases open.

The setting is the payoff. Roughly 2,630 feet up at the junction of Interstates 10 and 60, with the San Bernardino Mountains to the north and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south, Beaumont feels open and bright. Summers are warm, evenings cool down at elevation, and weekend escapes to Palm Springs, Big Bear, and Joshua Tree all start from the same front door.

The trade is the commute. The freeway position reaches the whole region, but a drive west to Los Angeles or Orange County is a real one. Families weigh that against more home for the money, community parks, and the Beaumont Unified School District serving the city and area. It is a place where people trade a shorter drive for a bigger life.

  • Newer housing stock, heavy on single-family homes
  • About 16 city parks plus nearby state and regional recreation
  • A short drive to the Palm Springs area and the mountain resorts

Local resources

Real links for living in Beaumont

Parks, food, schools, and getting around, organized by what you are looking for and linked straight to the official sources.

Outdoors

  • Calm reservoir at Bogart Regional Park near Beaumont with tall pines along the shore

    Bogart Regional Park

    Camping, fishing, and a tree-lined reservoir in the foothills, run by the local parks district.

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  • Hiking trail through San Gorgonio Pass foothills with the snow-capped San Jacinto Mountains behind

    Hiking Trails Above Beaumont

    Single-track trails into the San Gorgonio Pass foothills, with wide views of the San Jacinto Mountains.

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  • Boardwalk trail through fan palms and wetland vegetation at Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

    Big Morongo Canyon Preserve

    A desert wetland refuge with boardwalk trails through fan palms, about 25 minutes east of town.

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Dining & Shopping

  • Warm Mexican restaurant interior with folk-art decor and tables set for dinner

    Frijoles Restaurant & Cantina

    Mexican favorites and a lively cantina on East 6th Street, a local gathering spot.

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  • Cozy Filipino restaurant dining room with warm wood tones and plated dishes

    Kasama Restaurant

    Family Filipino cooking on East 6th Street, a Beaumont staple for generations.

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  • Downtown Beaumont main street with classic storefronts and antique shop windows in morning light

    Downtown Antiques & Shops

    Antique shops and classic storefronts along the historic downtown blocks, per the city guide.

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Education

  • Modern Southern California elementary school campus with palm trees along the walkway

    Beaumont Unified School District

    The K-12 district serving the city, with about 15 schools across elementary, middle, and high levels.

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  • Beaumont high school campus building with a courtyard and mountains on the horizon

    Beaumont High School

    The district's comprehensive high school, at the heart of the city's school community.

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  • Bright middle school classroom with rows of desks and windows with mountain views

    Elementary & Middle Schools

    Seven elementary schools and two middle schools, with feeder patterns that vary street by street.

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Transportation

  • Interstate 10 winding through the San Gorgonio Pass between two mountain ranges at dawn

    I-10 Through the Pass

    Interstate 10 runs straight through town, with Highway 60 rejoining it at the summit of the pass.

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  • Metrolink commuter train at a Southern California station platform with desert mountains behind

    Metrolink Commuter Rail

    Mainline Metrolink stations in San Bernardino and Redlands are about 20 miles west of town.

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  • Coachella Valley near Palm Springs at golden hour with palm trees and the San Jacinto Mountains

    Palm Springs & Beyond

    About 25 minutes to the Coachella Valley, with Los Angeles and Orange County a direct drive west.

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My thoughts

Julian's honest take on Beaumont

I have watched Beaumont grow from a quiet pass town into one of the fastest-growing cities in the Inland Empire, and the growth has been good for buyers: newer homes, real amenities, and values that still stretch further than the coast. The buyers who do best here are the ones who understand the trade-offs, the commute west, the new-home supply, and the school feeder patterns before they commit.

My job is making sure you see every option clearly, then choosing the path that fits you. Honest advice, clear communication, and people before transactions. That is how I work, and it is how I would want to be treated in your shoes.

Julian Cesar, Realtor and Investor with Search SoCal Real Estate

Julian Cesar

Search SoCal Real Estate

Realtor & Investor · CA DRE Lic. #02015349 · Compass

Beaumont Q&A

Beaumont questions, answered straight

Is Beaumont a good place to buy a home?

Beaumont is one of the fastest-growing cities in California, with newer single-family homes in master-planned communities, mountain views, and price points that stretch further than coastal markets. The 2020 Census counted 53,036 residents, a number that keeps climbing as new phases open.

What is the commute like from Beaumont?

Beaumont sits where Interstates 10 and 60 meet at the summit of the San Gorgonio Pass, so the commute position reaches the whole region. The trade is a longer drive west to Los Angeles and Orange County, balanced by more home for the money at the pass.

What schools serve Beaumont?

The Beaumont Unified School District serves the city and area. Julian Cesar can match a home search to the school feeder patterns that fit your family, street by street.

Thinking about Beaumont?

Whether you are buying, selling, or just exploring, Julian Cesar can show you the Beaumont that the listings never capture.