Living in Sky Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sky Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Sky Valley has 2,255 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $51,190 (48% lower than the California median), the median home value is $148,100, the median rent is $863/month.
Sky Valley at a glance
- Population
- 2,255
- Median age
- 54.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $51,190State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $148,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $863/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.9%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Sky Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 80% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Sky Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sky Valley the median home value is $148,100, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $863 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,079 a month in housing costs.
Sky Valley median household income
The median household income in Sky Valley is $51,190 and the income per person is $37,807. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sky Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,739
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 41.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.14
41.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sky Valley has many vacation and second homes.
Sky Valley demographics
- Population
- 2,255
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.5%
- Households
- 1,024
- Foreign-born
- 22.5%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sky Valley ›
Education in Sky Valley
20.9% of adults 25 and older in Sky Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sky Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Sky Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Valley | 2,255 | $51,190 | $148,100 | $863 |
| Thousand Palms | 7,720 | $77,000 | $268,700 | $1,495 |
| Desert Edge | 3,778 | $37,429 | $76,300 | $903 |
| Indio Hills | 1,117 | $92,266 | $337,100 | $1,563 |
| Cathedral City | 52,267 | $73,572 | $453,100 | $1,601 |
| Garnet | 7,382 | $72,694 | $267,900 | $1,907 |
| Desert Palms | 6,579 | $79,792 | $567,400 | $1,957 |
| Rancho Mirage | 17,563 | $107,364 | $807,200 | $1,510 |
| Palm Desert | 51,990 | $77,513 | $542,000 | $1,778 |
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What is the median household income in Sky Valley, CA?
The median household income in Sky Valley is $51,190, 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 Sky Valley?
The median home value in Sky Valley is $148,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sky Valley?
The median gross rent in Sky Valley is $863 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Sky Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 80% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the California median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Sky Valley?
The median age in Sky Valley is 54.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sky Valley?
The average commute to work in Sky Valley is 34 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sky Valley?
The unemployment rate in Sky Valley is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sky Valley?
20.9% of adults in Sky 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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