The City of Corona is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Los
Angeles in western Riverside County. The City limits encompass 39.2
square miles and the population is approximately 147,428. A city whose
heritage spans more than a century, Corona has emerged as an ethnically
diverse community, where a significant percentage of the population is
made up of young, well educated families.
The Corona community boasts many amenities that provide a first-rate
quality of life for residents. The City has more than 394 acres of
parks, with sports fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, tennis
courts, two skateparks and an outdoor pool.
Public Safety efforts by the Corona Police Department and Corona Fire Department have resulted in decreasing crime rates, quick response times and a superior paramedic program.
The Corona Public Library and the Fender Museum of Music and the Arts provide cultural and educational programming, and the Senior Center is a hub of activity with programs, workshops and social gatherings. The City also operates a recreational airport.
Corona's industrial base has played an important role in the growth
of the city and its employee base. Corona's economy is strong and
getting stronger! More than 82,000 people work here. Our retail and
commercial areas are expanding and office development is booming.
Corona has more than 30 million square feet of industrial space and
more than 3 million square feet of office space existing, under
construction, or planned.