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Crestline
Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
Crestline, California is located in the United States
Crestline, California
Crestline, California
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  California
County San Bernardino
Area
 • Total 14.02 sq mi (36.32 km2)
 • Land 13.90 sq mi (36.01 km2)
 • Water 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2)  1.00%
Elevation
4,613 ft (1,406 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 11,650
 • Density 837.89/sq mi (323.50/km2)
Time zone UTC-8 (PST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
92325
Area code(s) 909
FIPS code 06-17162
GNIS feature ID 1660523

Crestline is a small community located in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains of San Bernardino County, California. It's called a "census-designated place" because it's a community that looks like a town, but it's not officially governed as one. In 2020, about 11,650 people lived there.

Exploring Crestline's Location

Crestline is found at these coordinates: 34°14′33″N 117°17′24″W / 34.24250°N 117.29000°W / 34.24250; -117.29000. It covers an area of about 14 square miles (36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.

Nature and Lake Gregory

Crestline is nestled right inside the San Bernardino National Forest. This means it's surrounded by lots of trees and nature! A special feature of Crestline is Lake Gregory, which sits right in the middle of the community. It's a great spot for outdoor fun.

Crestline's Climate

Crestline has a type of weather called a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It's similar to the climate you might find around the Mediterranean Sea.

Climate data for Crestline, California
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 49
(9)
51
(11)
56
(13)
62
(17)
69
(21)
79
(26)
85
(29)
85
(29)
79
(26)
68
(20)
56
(13)
49
(9)
66
(19)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 32
(0)
32
(0)
35
(2)
38
(3)
44
(7)
52
(11)
60
(16)
60
(16)
55
(13)
45
(7)
38
(3)
32
(0)
44
(7)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 6.73
(171)
8.32
(211)
5.20
(132)
2.19
(56)
1.00
(25)
0.20
(5.1)
0.24
(6.1)
0.11
(2.8)
0.27
(6.9)
1.49
(38)
2.27
(58)
5.16
(131)
33.18
(842.9)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 5.5
(14)
9.4
(24)
7.1
(18)
2.5
(6.4)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.1
(0.25)
0.0
(0.0)
1.5
(3.8)
5.4
(14)
31.6
(80.7)
Source: Weatherbase

Who Lives in Crestline?

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 11,650
U.S. Decennial Census

Crestline has a diverse community. In 2010, about 10,770 people lived here. Most residents were White, but many other backgrounds were also present. About 16.5% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino descent.

Age and Homes

The community has people of all ages. In 2010, about 22% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was around 43 years. Most people in Crestline live in homes they own, while others rent.

Learning in Crestline

The schools in Crestline are part of the Rim of the World Unified School District. This district serves students from kindergarten all the way through high school.

  • There are three elementary schools for younger students (grades K-5).
  • One intermediate school (grades 6-8) helps students transition to high school.
  • Two high schools prepare older students for college or careers.

A college called Calvary Chapel Bible College is also located nearby in Twin Peaks.

Crestline's Neighborhoods

Crestline is a larger community that includes several smaller neighborhoods. These include Valley of Enchantment, Valley of the Moon, Cedarpines Park, and Twin Peaks.

Famous People from Crestline

  • Judy Shapiro-Ikenberry (born 1942) is a long-distance runner who lived in Crestline.

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