Living in Leona Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leona Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Leona Valley has 1,465 residents with a median age of 48. The median household income is $131,667 (33% higher than the California median), the median home value is $711,300.
Leona Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leona Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,465
- Median age
- 48State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $131,667State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $711,300State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 95.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Leona Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the California median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Leona Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leona Valley the median home value is $711,300, 114% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,173 a month in housing costs.
Leona Valley median household income
The median household income in Leona Valley is $131,667 and the income per person is $56,640. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Leona Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 710
- Owner-occupied
- 95.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.6%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.61
Leona Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,465
- Median age
- 48
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 562
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leona Valley ›
Education in Leona Valley
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Leona Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 16.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leona Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 82.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Leona Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leona Valley | 1,465 | $131,667 | $711,300 | — |
| Elizabeth Lake | 1,840 | $120,078 | $411,900 | $2,094 |
| Quartz Hill | 11,510 | $105,443 | $485,300 | $1,540 |
| Green Valley | 880 | $87,857 | $371,100 | $1,738 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,828 | $146,107 | $933,400 | $3,501 |
| Desert View Highlands | 2,613 | $76,094 | $360,400 | $2,002 |
| Lancaster | 169,169 | $81,511 | $446,600 | $1,764 |
| Lake Hughes | 888 | $113,516 | $515,100 | $2,042 |
| Acton | 7,880 | $113,000 | $733,400 | $3,056 |
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What is the median household income in Leona Valley, CA?
The median household income in Leona Valley is $131,667, 33% 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 Leona Valley?
The median home value in Leona Valley is $711,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Leona Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the California median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Leona Valley?
The median age in Leona Valley is 48 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Leona Valley?
The average commute to work in Leona Valley is 38 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leona Valley?
The unemployment rate in Leona Valley is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leona Valley?
35.1% of adults in Leona 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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