Market facts for spray foam contractors in San Bernardino
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Population
222,044
Estimate for July 1, 2025
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates for cities and towns. As of July 1, 2025.
County
San Bernardino County
County that contains the city's central point
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Geocoder (2020 county boundaries). As of 2020.
IECC climate zone
3B
dry climate, zone 3 of 8
Source: U.S. DOE and PNNL, Guide to Determining Climate Zone by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270). As of October 21, 2022.
Heating degree days per year
1,386
Normal, base 65 F, measured at RIVERSIDE MUNI AP
Source: NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals. As of 1991-2020.
Cooling degree days per year
1,854
Normal, base 65 F, measured at RIVERSIDE MUNI AP
Source: NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals. As of 1991-2020.
Median year homes were built
1970
National median: 1981 (survey estimate, with a margin of error)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, table B25035. As of 2024.
Homes built before 1980
63%
National: 48% (survey estimate)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, table B25034. As of 2024.
Owner-occupied homes
52%
National: 65% (survey estimate)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, table B25003. As of 2024.
Median home value
$461,400
Owner-occupied homes. National: $360,600 (survey estimate)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, table B25077. As of 2024.
Main heating fuel
utility gas (68%)
Share of occupied homes (survey estimate)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey 1-year estimates, table B25040. As of 2024.
What this means for your marketing in San Bernardino
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey puts the median home in San Bernardino at a build year of 1970 (nationally: 1981), and 63% of its homes were built before 1980 (nationally: 48%). That is an older housing stock. Older homes are where attic insulation, air sealing and rim joist work tend to pay off for the owner, so retrofit and energy-bill messaging usually fits better here than a new-construction pitch.
San Bernardino is in San Bernardino County, which falls in IECC climate zone 3B. NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for RIVERSIDE MUNI AP (about 15 miles away) show 1,386 heating degree days and 1,854 cooling degree days in a typical year, so heating and cooling both matter. For a spray foam or insulation contractor, demand is not tied to one season: searches can be about summer attic heat or winter drafts and heating bills, so pages and ads that cover both work better than one seasonal message. The "B" in 3B marks a dry climate, so the story is mostly temperature and energy bills rather than humidity.
52% of occupied homes in San Bernardino are owner-occupied (nationally: 65%), and the median home value is $461,400 (nationally: $360,600). Renters make up a large part of the city, and renters are less often the ones who commission insulation work, so the buyers you want are a smaller group of owners and landlords. It is worth checking in your Google Maps grid whether the strongest demand sits in the suburbs and towns around the city.
Of occupied homes in San Bernardino, 68% heat mainly with utility gas and 27% with electricity (ACS 2024). With utility gas heating most homes, owners compare their winter gas bills, so comfort and heating-bill savings are the familiar angle.
San Bernardino had an estimated 222,044 residents on July 1, 2025 (U.S. Census Bureau). Google Maps rankings change from one part of a market to the next, so being visible near your shop does not mean being visible across the whole service area. The free Market Visibility Audit shows your ranking at a grid of points around your business.
How the Google Maps grid works in a market like San Bernardino
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Spray foam marketing in San Bernardino: FAQ
What climate zone is San Bernardino in, and why does it matter for my marketing?+
San Bernardino County is in IECC climate zone 3B (U.S. Department of Energy and PNNL, 2022). Climate zone drives what insulation work homeowners ask about, so it shapes which services and keywords to put first on your website and in your ads.
Is heating or cooling the bigger driver in San Bernardino?+
NOAA's 1991-2020 normals for the nearest weather station show 1,386 annual heating degree days and 1,854 annual cooling degree days. The two are close, which is a useful starting point for choosing what to promote.
How old are the homes in San Bernardino, and does it change what I should sell?+
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates a median build year of 1970 and 63% of homes built before 1980 in San Bernardino. Older homes tend to need retrofit work such as attic and air sealing, so lead with that.
Do most people in San Bernardino own their homes?+
The 2024 American Community Survey estimates that 52% of occupied homes in San Bernardino are owner-occupied, compared with 65% nationally. Owners are usually the ones who buy insulation work, so this is the size of the group your marketing is aimed at.
How big is the San Bernardino market?+
The U.S. Census Bureau estimated 222,044 residents in San Bernardino on July 1, 2025. Population is only one input. The audit shows how many positions you actually hold on Google Maps across the area.
Do you have an office in San Bernardino?+
No. Our office is in Vancouver, Washington. We work with spray foam and insulation contractors across the United States and Canada.
How do I see where my company ranks in San Bernardino?+
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