Living in French Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of French Valley · Census data 2020–2024
French Valley has 45,269 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $148,520 (50% higher than the California median), the median home value is $679,800, the median rent is $3,119/month.
French Valley at a glance
- Population
- 45,269
- Median age
- 33.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $148,520State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $679,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,119/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.5%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is French Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the California median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in French Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In French Valley the median home value is $679,800, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,119 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,257 a month in housing costs.
French Valley median household income
The median household income in French Valley is $148,520 and the income per person is $43,709. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in French Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,000
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2009
- Average household size
- 3.83
French Valley demographics
- Population
- 45,269
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 11,675
- Foreign-born
- 13.1%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of French Valley ›
Education in French Valley
37.5% of adults 25 and older in French Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in French Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.5%
French Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Valley | 45,269 | $148,520 | $679,800 | $3,119 |
| Murrieta | 112,064 | $114,081 | $639,800 | $2,388 |
| Temecula | 111,167 | $121,063 | $679,700 | $2,347 |
| Menifee | 110,305 | $93,454 | $537,300 | $2,110 |
| Winchester | 4,555 | $79,250 | $493,500 | $1,658 |
| Wildomar | 37,277 | $103,506 | $552,400 | $2,003 |
| Green Acres | 3,382 | $79,855 | $325,900 | $1,696 |
| Homeland | 7,584 | $60,404 | $238,200 | $1,635 |
| Sage | 3,781 | $119,938 | $569,300 | $2,363 |
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French Valley ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in French Valley: FAQ
What is the median household income in French Valley, CA?
The median household income in French Valley is $148,520, 50% 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 French Valley?
The median home value in French Valley is $679,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in French Valley?
The median gross rent in French Valley is $3,119 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is French Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the California median; home values 7% lower than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes.
What is the median age in French Valley?
The median age in French Valley is 33.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in French Valley?
The average commute to work in French Valley is 41 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in French Valley?
The unemployment rate in French Valley is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is French Valley?
37.5% of adults in French 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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