Community Guide
Upland, California: the City of Gracious Living
Upland sits in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains on the San Bernardino County side of the Los Angeles County border, home to about 79,000 people. Known as the City of Gracious Living, it blends small-town charm with modern amenities.
Housing stock
The kinds of homes you will find in Upland
Upland is not one kind of market. From craftsman originals to foothill homes, the city has a home for just about every buyer.
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Craftsman & Historic Homes
Older craftsman homes on sunny, tree-lined streets, the established Upland character.
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Established Family Neighborhoods
Mature residential neighborhoods with parks, sidewalks, and a walkable small-town feel.
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Foothill Homes
Homes in the foothill pockets with views toward the San Gabriel Mountains.
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Citrus-Era & Estate Properties
Larger lots and lemon-grove-era properties honor Upland's agricultural heritage along the foothill edge.
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Not sure which fits you?
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Market data
Market Data for Upland
A six-number snapshot of the Upland market is on the way, so the direction of the city shows at a glance.
- Median Sale Price
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- What homes in Upland are selling for, tracked monthly
- Median List Price
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- What sellers are asking, tracked monthly
- Median Price per Sq Ft
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- The price per square foot trend for the city
- Median Days on Market
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- How long homes sit before offers, on average
- Homes Sold, Last Month
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- Monthly closed sales volume across the city
- Active Listings
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- Current homes for sale in Upland today
Local market data coming soon
We publish Upland numbers only when we can verify them. Julian follows this market week to week and can pull current sale prices, days on market, and inventory for the neighborhoods you care about on a short call, so you are never negotiating in the dark. Check back here as the city's figures come online.
Sources: Local market data for Upland is being compiled from MLS and public records and will be added here as it is verified, with sources named alongside each figure.
Life in Upland
What it is actually like to live here
Upland is the City of Gracious Living, and the name fits: high homeownership, parks on nearly every block, and a walkable small-town feel that the foothill suburbs rarely pull off. About 79,000 people live here, with Foothill Boulevard, Historic Route 66, running through the center of town.
The setting is the payoff. The San Gabriel Mountains rise behind the city, Memorial Park anchors the local calendar, the annual Lemon Festival honors the citrus heritage, and the foothill pockets carry views that coastal towns would charge double for.
The trade is the commute. I-10 and SR-210 cross the city east-west, reaching both Los Angeles and the wider Inland Empire, and the traffic is real on both in peak hours. Buyers weigh that against established neighborhoods, strong local character, and the foothill position next to the mountains. It is a place where people trade a busy freeway for a gracious life.
- High homeownership and a walkable small-town feel
- Memorial Park, the Lemon Festival, and foothill views
- I-10 and SR-210 reach both Los Angeles and the Inland Empire
Local resources
Real links for living in Upland
Parks, food, schools, and getting around, organized by what you are looking for and linked straight to the official sources where we have them.
Outdoors
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Memorial Park
The city's landmark park, with an open-air theater, trees, and community events all year.
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Magnolia Park & More
Upland's recreation division runs parks from Magnolia to Sierra Vista, plus classes and sports.
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Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park
A lake-filled county regional park right across the border in Rancho Cucamonga.
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Dining & Shopping
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Kings Brewing & Smokehouse
A downtown Upland brewery and smokehouse on North 2nd Avenue.
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Elvira's Grill Upland
A warm Latin grill on Foothill Boulevard with a devoted downtown following.
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Education
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Upland Unified School District
The district serving the city, with programs including dual-language immersion and STEM.
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Chaffey College
A community college district that includes Upland, with its main campus next door in Rancho Cucamonga.
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Transportation
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I-10, SR-210 & Route 66
I-10 and SR-210 cross the city east-west, with Foothill Boulevard, Historic Route 66, running through the center.
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Metrolink Upland Station
A commuter rail stop on the San Bernardino Line at East A Street.
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Community calendar
Local events in Upland
Markets and holiday traditions in Upland, checked against the official city calendar. Details change, so confirm on the linked pages before you head out.
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Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (year-round)
Upland Farmers Market & Street Fair
217 E. A St, Historic Downtown Upland
A weekly downtown market and street fair with produce, crafts and local vendors.
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Thursday, Dec 3, 2026, 5 to 8 p.m.
Tree Lighting Celebration
Historic Downtown Upland
The community tree lighting with Santa's Workshop activities for kids.
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Saturday, Dec 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (parade at 10 a.m.)
Hometown Holiday Parade, 49th Annual
Historic Downtown Upland
The annual holiday parade with food vendors, a holiday boutique and Santa.
Official details
Dates and details change. Every event above links to the official city, venue or organizer page so you can confirm the latest before you go.
My thoughts
Julian's honest take on Upland
Upland has the character thing figured out. The craftsman streets, the park system, Route 66 through the middle, it feels like a town people chose, not one they settled for. Demand stays steady because the supply of homes like these is small, so the buyers who win are the ones who come in knowing what Upland offers and move when the right house appears.
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
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Upland questions, answered straight
Is Upland a good place to buy a home?
Upland, the City of Gracious Living, offers older craftsman homes on sunny streets with the San Gabriel Mountains behind, and Foothill Boulevard, Historic Route 66, running through the center. It is an established, walkable-feeling city with real character.
What is the commute like from Upland?
I-10 and SR-210 cross the city east-west, with Foothill Boulevard, Historic Route 66, running through the center. The freeway pair reaches both Los Angeles and the wider Inland Empire.
What schools serve Upland?
The Upland Unified School District serves the city with programs including dual-language immersion and STEM. Julian Cesar can match a home search to the feeder patterns that fit your family.
Thinking about Upland?
Whether you are buying, selling, or just exploring, Julian Cesar can show you the Upland that the listings never capture, plus the wider Inland Empire, Orange County, and Los Angeles.