Living in Morongo Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morongo Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Morongo Valley has 4,209 residents with a median age of 44.1. The median household income is $51,949 (48% lower than the California median), the median home value is $285,400, the median rent is $1,354/month.
Morongo Valley at a glance
- Population
- 4,209
- Median age
- 44.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $51,949State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $285,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,354/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 70.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.4%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Morongo Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Morongo Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morongo Valley the median home value is $285,400, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,354 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,689 a month in housing costs.
Morongo Valley median household income
The median household income in Morongo Valley is $51,949 and the income per person is $28,907. 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Morongo Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,924
- Owner-occupied
- 70.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.2%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.36
Morongo Valley demographics
- Population
- 4,209
- Median age
- 44.1
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 1,785
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morongo Valley ›
Education in Morongo Valley
17.4% of adults 25 and older in Morongo Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morongo Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.5%
Morongo Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morongo Valley | 4,209 | $51,949 | $285,400 | $1,354 |
| Desert Hot Springs | 33,200 | $52,761 | $354,800 | $1,412 |
| Yucca Valley | 21,770 | $59,563 | $363,400 | $1,428 |
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
| Whitewater | 1,181 | $77,898 | $299,400 | $1,190 |
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
| Joshua Tree | 6,234 | $66,291 | $334,200 | $1,246 |
| Homestead Valley | 2,689 | $45,323 | $245,900 | $1,047 |
| Cabazon | 1,887 | $48,704 | $270,400 | $1,519 |
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What is the median household income in Morongo Valley, CA?
The median household income in Morongo Valley is $51,949, 48% 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 Morongo Valley?
The median home value in Morongo Valley is $285,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Morongo Valley?
The median gross rent in Morongo Valley is $1,354 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Morongo Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 24.9%.
What is the median age in Morongo Valley?
The median age in Morongo Valley is 44.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Morongo Valley?
The average commute to work in Morongo Valley is 37 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morongo Valley?
The unemployment rate in Morongo Valley is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morongo Valley?
17.4% of adults in Morongo 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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