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City of San Bernardino: Population: 185,401

Government: City Hall: 300 North "D" St., 909-384-5211

Schools: All grades: San Bernardino City Unified School District. 16 private schools are located in San Bernardino.

Child Care: 39 child care centers and/or preschools are located in San Bernardino.

Public Library: San Bernardino Public Library 555 W. 6th St., 909-381-8201

Parks and Recreation: San Bernardino Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department 547 N. Sierra Way, 909-384-5233

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 52/48

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $98,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,008. Median Rent: $563

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City of Ontario: Population: 158,007

Government: City Hall: 303 E. "B" St, 909-395-2010

Schools: 9-12: Chaffey Joint Union High School District. K-8: Ontario-Montclair Elementary School District, Mountain View Elementary School District. 9 private schools are located in Ontario.

Child Care: 23 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Ontario.

Public Library: Ontario City Library, 120 E. "D" St, 909-395-2004 (Main Library), Colony High Branch Library (Colony High School, 3850 Riverside Dr., 909-395-2014)

Parks and Recreation: City of Ontario Recreation Department, Armstrong Center, 1265 S. Palmetto Ave., 909-395-2020

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $140,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,244. Median Rent: $720.

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City of Rancho Cucamonga: Population: 127,743

Government: City Hall: 10500 Civic Center Dr., 909-477-2700

Schools: 9-12: Chaffey Joint Union High School District. K-8: Central Elementary School District, Cucamonga Elementary School District. 2 private schools are located in Rancho Cucamonga.

Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rancho Cucamonga.

Public Library: Rancho Cucamonga Public Library, 7368 Archibald Ave., 909-477-2720

Parks and Recreation: City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services, 10500 Civic Center Dr., 909-477-2760

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 66/34

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $182,200, Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,520. Median Rent: $872.

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City of Fontana: Population: 128,929

Government: City Hall: 8363 Sierra Ave., 909-350-7600

Schools: K-12: Colton Unified School District, Fontana Unified School District. K-8: Etiwanda Elementary School District. 7 private schools are located in Fontana.

Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fontana.

Public Library: Fontana Branch of San Bernardino County Public Library, 16860 Valencia at Nuevo, 909-822-8330, Kaiser Public Library (in Kaiser High), 1115 Almond Ave., 909-357-5900, ext. 8029

Parks and Recreation: City of Fontana Parks & Community Services Dept., 9460 Sierra Ave., 909-428-8360

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $130,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,275. Median Rent: $636

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City of Rialto: Population: 91,873

Government: City Hall: 150 S Palm Ave., 909-820-2525

Schools: K-12: Rialto Unified School District. 4 private schools are located in Rialto.

Child Care: 13 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Rialto.

Public Library: 251 W 1st St., 909-875-0144

Parks and Recreation: 214 N Palm Ave., 909-820-2612

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $116,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,128 Median Rent: $631

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City of Chino: Population: 67,168 City of Chino Hills: Population: 66,787

Government: City Hall (Chino): 13220 Central Ave., 909-627-7577

Schools: K-12: Chino Valley Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in Chino. 2 private schools are located in Chino Hills.

Child Care: 33 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Chino and Chino Hills.

Public Library: Chino Branch-San Bernardino County Library, 13180 Central Ave., 909-465-5280. Chino Hills Branch-San Bernardino County Library, 2003 Grand Ave., 909-590-5380

Parks and Recreation: Recreation Services Office: Central Park, 13219 Central Ave., Chino CA 91710, 909-591-9834

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 69/31 (Chino), 85/15 (Chino Hills)

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $173,600 (Chino), $242,600 (Chino Hills) Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,430 (Chino), 1,787 (Chino Hills) Median Rent: $769 (Chino), $1,035 (Chino Hills)

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City of Upland: Population: 68,393

Government: City Hall: 460 N. Euclid Ave, 909-931-4106

Schools: Upland Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Upland.

Child Care: 20 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Upland.

Public Library: Upland Public Library, 450 N. Euclid Ave., 909-931-4200

Parks and Recreation: Upland Parks and Recreation: 460 N. Euclid Ave, 909-931-4280

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 59/41

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $211,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,543 Median Rent: $710.

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City of Victorville: Population: 64,029

Government: City Hall: 14343 Civic Dr., 760-955-5000 Community Web Site: Victor Valley Online

Schools: K-6: Victor Elementary School District. K-8: Adelanto Elementary School District. 9-12: Victor Valley Union High School District. K-12: Hesperia Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Victorville.

Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Victorville.

Public Library: Victorville Library (branch of San Bernardino County Library), 15011 Circle Drive, 760-245-4222

Parks and Recreation: Victorville Parks & Recreation: Hook Community Center, 14973 Joshua St., 760-245-5551

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $98,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,034 Median Rent: $584

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City of Hesperia: Population: 62,582

Government: City Hall: 15776 Main St., 760-947-1000 Community Web Site: Victor Valley Online

Schools: K-12: Hesperia Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Victorville.

Child Care: 11 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Victorville.

Public Library: Hesperia Library (branch of San Bernardino County Library), 9565 7th Ave., 760-244-4898

Parks and Recreation:  Hesperia Parks & Recreation Dept, P.O. Box 401055, 760-244-5488

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 72/27

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $95,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $954 Median Rent: $625

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City of Redlands: Population: 63,591

Government: City Hall: 35 Cajon St., 909-798-7500

Schools: K-12: Redlands Unified School District. 10 private schools are located in Redlands.

Child Care: 29 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Redlands.

Public Library: Smiley Public Library 125 W Vine St., 909-798-7565

Parks and Recreation: Redlands Police Department Community Services Division Recreation, Housing & Seniors Services 35 Cajon St., 909-798-7572

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 60/40

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $159,300 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,326 Median Rent: $689

Note: Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE) offers a First Time Homebuyer Program, with down payment assistance and other services, 909-884-6891 for information, and the Great Neighborhoods Program (no cost help with exterior painting, roofing and landscaping, 909-335-4755 for information)

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City of Fontana: Population: 128,929

Government: City Hall: 8363 Sierra Ave., 909-350-7600

Schools: K-12: Colton Unified School District, Fontana Unified School District. K-8: Etiwanda Elementary School District. 7 private schools are located in Fontana.

Child Care: 17 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Fontana.

Public Library: Fontana Branch of San Bernardino County Public Library, 16860 Valencia at Nuevo, 909-822-8330, Kaiser Public Library (in Kaiser High), 1115 Almond Ave., 909-357-5900, ext. 8029

Parks and Recreation: City of Fontana Parks & Community Services Dept., 9460 Sierra Ave., 909-428-8360

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $130,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,275. Median Rent: $636

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City of Apple Valley: Population: 54,239

Government: City Hall: 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, 760-240-7000 Community Web Site: Victor Valley Online, Village Profile

Schools: K-12: Apple Valley Unified School District. 8 private schools are located in Apple Valley.

Child Care: 15 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Apple Valley.

Public Library: Apple Valley Library (branch of San Bernardino County Library), 15001 Wakita Blvd., 760-247-2022

Parks and Recreation: Apple Valley Parks & Recreation, 14955 Dale Evans Parkway, 760-240-7000

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 70/30

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $112,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,062 Median Rent: $573

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City of Yucaipa: Population: 41,207

Government: City Hall: 34272 Yucaipa Blvd., 909-797-2489

Schools: K-12: Yucaipa-Calimesa Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Yucaipa.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Yucaipa.

Public Library: Yucaipa Library 12040 5th St., 909-790-3146 (branch of San Bernardino County Library)

Parks and Recreation: Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak Glen Rd., 909-790-7460

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 74/26

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $140,000 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,200 Median Rent: $610

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City of Montclair: Population: 33,049

Government: City Hall: 5111 Benito St., 909-626-8571 Community Web Site

Schools: K-12: Ontario-Montclair Unified School District. 2 private schools are located in Montclair.

Child Care: 9 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Montclair.

Public Library: Montclair Library 9955 Fremont Ave., 909-624-4671 (branch of San Bernardino County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: Montclair Parks & Recreation: Human Services Division, 5111 Benito St., 909-625-9460

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 61/39

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $135,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,199 Median Rent: $671

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City of Barstow: Population: 21,119

Government: City Hall: 220 E Mountain St., 760-256-3531 Community Web Site

Schools: K-12: Barstow Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Barstow.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Barstow.

Public Library: Barstow Library 304 E Buena Vista, 760-256-4850 (branch of San Bernardino County public library)

Parks and Recreation: Barstow Park & Recreation Dept Cora M. Harper Community Center 841 Barstow Rd. 760-256-5617

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 54/46

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $75,700 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $836 Median Rent: $504

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City of Loma Linda: Population: 18,681

Government: City Hall: 25541 Barton Rd., 909-799-2800

Schools: K-12: Redlands Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Loma Linda.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Loma Linda.

Public Library: 25581 Barton Rd., 909-796-8621

Parks and Recreation: No organized municipal recreation department. 5 parks are available for community use.

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 38/62

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $165,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,413 Median Rent: $660

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City of 29 Palms: Population: 14,674

Government: City Hall: 6136 Adobe Rd., 760-367-6799

Schools: K-12: Morongo Unified School District. 1 private school is located in 29 Palms.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in 29 Palms.

Public Library: Twenty Nine Palms Library 6078 Adobe Rd., 760-367-9519 (branch of San Bernardino County Public Library)

Parks and Recreation: 29 Palms Parks and Recreation: Community Center 74325 Joe Davis Dr., 760-367-7562

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 43/57

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $75,400 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $759 Median Rent: $470

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City of Yucca Valley: Population: 16,865

Government: City Hall: Community Center Complex 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, 760-369-7207

Schools: K-12: Morongo Unified School District. 5 private schools are located in Yucca Valley.

Child Care: 4 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Yucca Valley.

Public Library: Yucca Valley Library 57098 Twentynine Palms Highway, 760-228-5455 (branch of San Bernardino County Library)

Parks and Recreation: Yucca Valley Community Services Department 57090 Twentynine Palms Highway, 760-369-7211

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 68/32

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $83,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $801 Median Rent: $518

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City of Grand Terrace: Population: 11,626

Government: City Hall: 22795 Barton Rd., 909-9824-6621

Schools: K-12: Colton Unified School District. 3 private schools are located in Grand Terrace.

Child Care: 3 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Grand Terrace.

Public Library: Grand Terrace Library 22795A Barton Rd. (in City Hall), 909-783-0147 (branch of San Bernardino County Library)

Parks and Recreation: Grand Terrace Community Services Department 22795 Barton Rd., 909-430-2201

 Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 65/35

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $142,600 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,271. Median Rent: $777

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City of Big Bear Lake: Population: 5,438 Big Bear City (Unincorporated): Population: 5,779

Government: City Hall: 39707 Big Bear Blvd./P.O. Box 10000, 909-866-5831

Schools: K-12: Bear Valley Unified School District. No private schools are located in Big Bear Lake or Big Bear City.

Child Care: 6 child care centers and/or preschools are located in Big Bear Lake and Big Bear City.

Public Library: Big Bear Library 41930 Garstin Drive, 909-866-5571 (branch of San Bernardino County public library)

Parks and Recreation: Big Bear Valley Recreation and Parks District 41220 Park Ave., 909-866-9700

Housing Statistics (Big Bear Lake): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $193,900 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $1,339 Median Rent: $581

Housing Statistics (Big Bear City): Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 63/37

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $116,200 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $957 Median Rent: $635

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City of Needles: Population: 4,830

Government: City Hall: 817 3rd St., 760-326-2113

Schools: K-12: Needles Unified School District. 1 private school is located in Needles.

Child Care: No child care centers and/or preschools are located in Needles.

Public Library: Needles Library 1111 Bailey, 760-326-9255 (branch of San Bernardino County public library)

Parks and Recreation: Needles Parks and Recreation 817 3rd St., 760-326-2814

Housing Statistics: Percentages (%) of Owner-Occupied/Rental Housing: 57/43

Median Price of Housing (Owner-Occupied): $71,800 Median Mortgage/Selected Owner Costs: $786 Median Rent: $463

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