Living in Simi Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Simi Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Simi Valley has 125,634 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $122,081 (23% higher than the California median), the median home value is $823,800, the median rent is $2,579/month.
Simi Valley at a glance
- Population
- 125,634
- Median age
- 41.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $122,081State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $823,800State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,579/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Simi Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Simi Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Simi Valley the median home value is $823,800, 148% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,579 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,195 a month in housing costs.
Simi Valley median household income
The median household income in Simi Valley is $122,081 and the income per person is $55,252. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Simi Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 45,290
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.80
Simi Valley demographics
- Population
- 125,634
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 44,457
- Foreign-born
- 18.5%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Simi Valley ›
Education in Simi Valley
39.1% of adults 25 and older in Simi Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 13.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Simi Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Simi Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simi Valley | 125,634 | $122,081 | $823,800 | $2,579 |
| Santa Susana | 1,235 | $99,783 | $668,600 | — |
| Bell Canyon | 2,177 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Oak Park | 13,757 | $163,085 | $1,036,900 | $3,149 |
| Moorpark | 35,854 | $148,480 | $894,300 | $2,559 |
| Agoura Hills | 19,721 | $171,302 | $1,098,000 | $3,218 |
| Hidden Hills | 2,150 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Thousand Oaks | 125,205 | $135,603 | $991,600 | $2,664 |
| Santa Rosa Valley | 2,780 | $213,973 | $1,706,200 | $2,846 |
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What is the median household income in Simi Valley, CA?
The median household income in Simi Valley is $122,081, 23% 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 Simi Valley?
The median home value in Simi Valley is $823,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Simi Valley?
The median gross rent in Simi Valley is $2,579 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Simi Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the California median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Simi Valley?
The median age in Simi Valley is 41.9 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Simi Valley?
The average commute to work in Simi Valley is 27 minutes; 19.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Simi Valley?
The unemployment rate in Simi Valley is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Simi Valley?
39.1% of adults in Simi 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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