Living in Reliez Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reliez Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Reliez Valley has 3,173 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $249,864 (152% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,740,200, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Reliez Valley at a glance
- Population
- 3,173
- Median age
- 49State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $249,864State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,740,200State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 78.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Reliez Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 152% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5.3%.
Cons: Home values 137% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Reliez Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reliez Valley the median home value is $1,740,200, 423% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Reliez Valley median household income
The median household income in Reliez Valley is $249,864 and the income per person is $110,347. 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Reliez Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,081
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.87
Reliez Valley demographics
- Population
- 3,173
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 30.5%
- Households
- 1,081
- Foreign-born
- 23.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reliez Valley ›
Education in Reliez Valley
78.8% of adults 25 and older in Reliez Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 33.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reliez Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.2%
- Public transit
- 4.9%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Reliez Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliez Valley | 3,173 | $249,864 | $1,740,200 | $3,501 |
| Pleasant Hill | 34,235 | $145,029 | $1,077,100 | $2,533 |
| Alhambra Valley | 979 | $206,063 | $1,249,100 | — |
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
| Lafayette | 25,285 | $228,250 | $2,000,001 | $2,892 |
| Pacheco | 4,325 | $101,210 | $343,300 | $1,828 |
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
| Martinez | 36,903 | $127,355 | $859,800 | $2,353 |
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What is the median household income in Reliez Valley, CA?
The median household income in Reliez Valley is $249,864, 152% 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 Reliez Valley?
The median home value in Reliez Valley is $1,740,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Reliez Valley?
The median gross rent in Reliez Valley is $3,501 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Reliez Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 152% higher than the California median; a poverty rate of 5.3%. Minuses: home values 137% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Reliez Valley?
The median age in Reliez Valley is 49 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Reliez Valley?
The average commute to work in Reliez Valley is 29 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reliez Valley?
The unemployment rate in Reliez Valley is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reliez Valley?
78.8% of adults in Reliez 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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