Living in Potter Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Potter Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Potter Valley has 436 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $121,071 (22% higher than the California median), the median home value is $635,900, the median rent is $1,629/month.
Potter Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Potter Valley at a glance
- Population
- 436
- Median age
- 49.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $121,071State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $635,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,629/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 67.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Potter Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Potter Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Potter Valley the median home value is $635,900, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,629 per month, which is 47.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Potter Valley median household income
The median household income in Potter Valley is $121,071 and the income per person is $51,922. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Potter Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 225
- Owner-occupied
- 67.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.5%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.25
Potter Valley demographics
- Population
- 436
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 26.1%
- Households
- 194
- Foreign-born
- 14.7%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Potter Valley ›
Education in Potter Valley
29.9% of adults 25 and older in Potter Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Potter Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 74.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Potter Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potter Valley | 436 | $121,071 | $635,900 | $1,629 |
| Redwood Valley | 1,898 | $63,563 | $651,200 | — |
| Calpella | 474 | $86,912 | $580,800 | — |
| Ukiah | 16,304 | $66,160 | $458,400 | $1,331 |
| Talmage | 1,128 | $44,647 | $437,500 | $1,306 |
| Willits | 4,920 | $63,447 | $371,100 | $1,197 |
| Upper Lake | 1,374 | $110,417 | $361,800 | — |
| Brooktrails | 4,398 | $116,056 | $371,700 | $1,482 |
| Nice | 2,569 | $52,014 | $172,800 | $1,293 |
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What is the median household income in Potter Valley, CA?
The median household income in Potter Valley is $121,071, 22% 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 Potter Valley?
The median home value in Potter Valley is $635,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Potter Valley?
The median gross rent in Potter Valley is $1,629 per month, about 47.1% of household income.
Is Potter Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the California median; home values 13% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Potter Valley?
The median age in Potter Valley is 49.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Potter Valley?
The average commute to work in Potter Valley is 38 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Potter Valley?
The unemployment rate in Potter Valley is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Potter Valley?
29.9% of adults in Potter 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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