Living in Apple Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apple Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Apple Valley has 75,473 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $69,882 (29% lower than the California median), the median home value is $407,400, the median rent is $1,444/month.
Apple Valley at a glance
- Population
- 75,473
- Median age
- 36.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $69,882State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $407,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,444/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Apple Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the California median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Apple Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apple Valley the median home value is $407,400, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,986 a month in housing costs.
Apple Valley median household income
The median household income in Apple Valley is $69,882 and the income per person is $32,329. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Apple Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 25,809
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.98
Apple Valley demographics
- Population
- 75,473
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 25,184
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apple Valley ›
Education in Apple Valley
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Apple Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apple Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Apple Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | 75,473 | $69,882 | $407,400 | $1,444 |
| Spring Valley Lake | 9,483 | $82,625 | $463,000 | $2,350 |
| Victorville | 137,627 | $74,410 | $385,600 | $1,618 |
| Mountain View Acres | 3,512 | $78,793 | $366,900 | — |
| Hesperia | 100,775 | $72,160 | $409,000 | $1,590 |
| Adelanto | 37,964 | $68,685 | $349,100 | $1,437 |
| Oak Hills | 9,013 | $101,323 | $527,500 | $1,724 |
| Silver Lakes | 6,977 | $115,829 | $383,600 | $1,720 |
| Lucerne Valley | 5,957 | $54,788 | $269,100 | $1,181 |
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Apple Valley ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Apple Valley: FAQ
What is the median household income in Apple Valley, CA?
The median household income in Apple Valley is $69,882, 29% lower 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 Apple Valley?
The median home value in Apple Valley is $407,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Apple Valley?
The median gross rent in Apple Valley is $1,444 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Apple Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the California median; an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.6%.
What is the median age in Apple Valley?
The median age in Apple Valley is 36.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Apple Valley?
The average commute to work in Apple Valley is 41 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apple Valley?
The unemployment rate in Apple Valley is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apple Valley?
18.9% of adults in Apple 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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