Moving from Corona, CA to Lewisville, TX

A move from Corona, CA to Lewisville, TX covers 1402 mi and around 24h 7m of driving through 4 state(s). At this range plan for a two- or three-day drive, a hauler or PODS container for household goods, and a noticeable shift in weather, tax jurisdiction, and housing market. The sections below pull the current BEA, Census, Zillow, BLS, and NOAA figures into one view.

1402 mi Β· 24h 7m by car Β· CA β†’ AZ β†’ NM β†’ TX

COL -3.1% Home values -48.5% Ξ” -0.7Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
1402 mi
Drive time
24h 7m
States
4
Fuel (25 mpg)
56 gal
Route throughCA β†’ AZ β†’ NM β†’ TX
Primary highwaysI 10, I 20, US 180
Major cities en routeAnaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

CoronaLewisvilleU.S. avg
All items (RPP)106.442103.09100.0
Rents148.64190.711100.0
Goods101.431102.838100.0
Services129.312117.874100.0

Overall cost of living in Lewisville and Corona is within Β±5% on the BEA Regional Price Parity (2024) β€” plan your budget on category-level differences instead.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Corona β€” typical home
$764,386
Lewisville β€” typical home
$393,896
Corona β€” typical rent
$2,690/mo
Lewisville β€” typical rent
$1,572/mo

Typical home value in Lewisville is 3.1% below Corona β€” $764,386 vs $393,896 per Zillow ZHVI (2026-03).

YoY change: Corona -1.3%, Lewisville -5.2%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsCoronaLewisville
Annual avg temperature66Β°F65Β°F
January avg low42Β°F34Β°F
July avg high94Β°F95Β°F
Annual snowfallβ€”0.1"
Annual precipitation10.0"38.9"

Annual average temperatures in Corona (66.1Β°F) and Lewisville (65.4Β°F) stay within 5Β°F of each other (NOAA normals).

Lewisville gets essentially no annual snowfall on the NOAA 1991–2020 normals β€” winter gear can largely stay in storage.

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: CHINO AP, CA US, GRAPEVINE DAM, TX US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023CoronaLewisville
Population158,839128,313
Median household income$106,438$85,002
Median age37.334.8
Bachelor's degree or higher20.8%26.2%
Avg household size3.32.56

Median household income in Lewisville is 3.1% below Corona ($106,438 vs $85,002, ACS 5-year 2023).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Corona MSA β€” median wage
$47,450
Lewisville MSA β€” median wage
$48,440
Corona MSA β€” employment
1,661,860
Lewisville MSA β€” employment
3,966,500

Top occupations in Lewisville MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 523,660 $44,430
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 412,270 $39,950
Sales and Related Occupations 368,400 $36,710
Management Occupations 350,940 $117,410
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 341,240 $29,000

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Moving between California and Texas

California income tax
13.3% top marginal
Texas income tax
no state income tax

State income-tax top marginal rates are from the Tax Foundation, updated annually. Check Texas's DMV for the current deadline to transfer driver license and vehicle registration after establishing residency. Consult a tax professional for your specific filing situation β€” state tax treatment depends on residency, sourcing, and reciprocity agreements.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Winter driving along this route

  • Donner Pass (I-80) and Tejon Pass (I-5 Grapevine) see chain requirements and occasional closures December through March.
  • I-17 and I-40 through the Flagstaff area can see winter closures; the rest of Arizona is generally clear year-round.
  • Raton Pass (I-25 at the Colorado line) can close in winter storms.

State DOT 511 phone or web services provide real-time road conditions year-round.

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Air conditioning matters: July highs in Lewisville average 95Β°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
  • Coastal Texas sees hurricanes June through November; inland areas face severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes in spring.
  • Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
  • Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.
  • Register to vote in Texas after establishing residency.

Frequently asked

How does household income compare in Corona vs Lewisville?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $85,002 in Lewisville vs $106,438 in Corona β€” a 20.1% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

How much do homes cost in Lewisville compared to Corona?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $393,896 in Lewisville vs $764,386 in Corona β€” a 48.5% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

When is the best time to move from Corona to Lewisville?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 1402 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How does the job market in Lewisville compare to Corona?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $48,440 in the Lewisville MSA vs $47,450 in the Corona MSA, on total employment of 3,966,500 and 1,661,860 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

Is Lewisville more expensive than Corona?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Lewisville is 3.1% lower than Corona (103.09 vs 106.442, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

How far is Lewisville, TX from Corona, CA?

The driving distance is 1402 mi and the route typically takes 24h 7m via I 10 and I 20. The trip crosses 4 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Plan the move

Estimate costs with our moving cost calculator, or see where else to move from Corona.

City profiles: Corona, CA Β· Lewisville, TX.

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