Living in Lucerne Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lucerne Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Lucerne Valley has 5,957 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $54,788 (45% lower than the California median), the median home value is $269,100, the median rent is $1,181/month.
Lucerne Valley at a glance
- Population
- 5,957
- Median age
- 45.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $54,788State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $269,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,181/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Lucerne Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 18.6%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lucerne Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lucerne Valley the median home value is $269,100, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,181 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,902 a month in housing costs.
Lucerne Valley median household income
The median household income in Lucerne Valley is $54,788 and the income per person is $24,640. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Lucerne Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,542
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.86
Lucerne Valley demographics
- Population
- 5,957
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 2,055
- Foreign-born
- 14.5%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lucerne Valley ›
Education in Lucerne Valley
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Lucerne Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lucerne Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 18.6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 63.5%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Lucerne Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucerne Valley | 5,957 | $54,788 | $269,100 | $1,181 |
| Big Bear Lake | 5,041 | $76,250 | $576,700 | $1,454 |
| Big Bear City | 11,431 | $71,511 | $463,500 | $1,854 |
| Apple Valley | 75,473 | $69,882 | $407,400 | $1,444 |
| Running Springs | 4,917 | $81,516 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
| Lake Arrowhead | 10,639 | $95,236 | $596,500 | $1,875 |
| Spring Valley Lake | 9,483 | $82,625 | $463,000 | $2,350 |
| Hesperia | 100,775 | $72,160 | $409,000 | $1,590 |
| Crestline | 9,835 | $77,786 | $394,400 | $1,538 |
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What is the median household income in Lucerne Valley, CA?
The median household income in Lucerne Valley is $54,788, 45% 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 Lucerne Valley?
The median home value in Lucerne Valley is $269,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Lucerne Valley?
The median gross rent in Lucerne Valley is $1,181 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Lucerne Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 18.6%; a poverty rate of 21.9%.
What is the median age in Lucerne Valley?
The median age in Lucerne Valley is 45.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Lucerne Valley?
The average commute to work in Lucerne Valley is 39 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lucerne Valley?
The unemployment rate in Lucerne Valley is 18.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lucerne Valley?
21.1% of adults in Lucerne 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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