Living in Alhambra Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alhambra Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Alhambra Valley has 979 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $206,063 (108% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,249,100.
Alhambra Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alhambra Valley at a glance
- Population
- 979
- Median age
- 41.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $206,063State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,249,100State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.1%
- Average commute
- 50 min
Is Alhambra Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 108% higher than the California median.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 50 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Alhambra Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alhambra Valley the median home value is $1,249,100, 275% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Alhambra Valley median household income
The median household income in Alhambra Valley is $206,063 and the income per person is $62,834. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Alhambra Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 340
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.88
Alhambra Valley demographics
- Population
- 979
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 32.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 340
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alhambra Valley ›
Education in Alhambra Valley
53.1% of adults 25 and older in Alhambra Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 20.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alhambra Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 50 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 57.8%
- Drive alone
- 42.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Alhambra Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra Valley | 979 | $206,063 | $1,249,100 | — |
| Martinez | 36,903 | $127,355 | $859,800 | $2,353 |
| Reliez Valley | 3,173 | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $3,501 |
| Mountain View | 2,418 | $94,046 | $590,100 | $2,018 |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | $145,029 | $1,077,100 | $2,533 |
| Vine Hill | 3,540 | $115,313 | $631,900 | $2,460 |
| Pacheco | 4,325 | $101,210 | $343,300 | $1,828 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Alhambra Valley, CA?
The median household income in Alhambra Valley is $206,063, 108% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alhambra Valley?
The median home value in Alhambra Valley is $1,249,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Alhambra Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 108% higher than the California median. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 50 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%; a poverty rate of 19.9%.
What is the median age in Alhambra Valley?
The median age in Alhambra Valley is 41.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Alhambra Valley?
The average commute to work in Alhambra Valley is 50 minutes; 57.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alhambra Valley?
The unemployment rate in Alhambra Valley is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alhambra Valley?
53.1% of adults in Alhambra Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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