Living in Temescal Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Temescal Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Temescal Valley has 30,069 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $122,051 (23% higher than the California median), the median home value is $710,400, the median rent is $2,938/month.
Temescal Valley at a glance
- Population
- 30,069
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $122,051State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $710,400State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,938/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 86.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.8%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Temescal Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the California median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 43 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Temescal Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Temescal Valley the median home value is $710,400, 114% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,938 per month, which is 39.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,336 a month in housing costs.
Temescal Valley median household income
The median household income in Temescal Valley is $122,051 and the income per person is $49,200. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Temescal Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,627
- Owner-occupied
- 86.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.3%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.16
Temescal Valley demographics
- Population
- 30,069
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 9,508
- Foreign-born
- 20.3%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Temescal Valley ›
Education in Temescal Valley
35.8% of adults 25 and older in Temescal Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Temescal Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Temescal Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temescal Valley | 30,069 | $122,051 | $710,400 | $2,938 |
| El Cerrito | 5,325 | $108,882 | $627,400 | $1,787 |
| Lake Mathews | 6,527 | $94,444 | $760,900 | $1,866 |
| El Sobrante | 13,129 | $165,682 | $836,300 | $2,880 |
| Warm Springs | 1,673 | $70,341 | $329,100 | $1,653 |
| Home Gardens | 10,506 | $96,342 | $538,700 | $2,065 |
| Lake Elsinore | 72,461 | $101,888 | $566,000 | $2,078 |
| Corona | 159,670 | $109,242 | $700,700 | $2,228 |
| Trabuco Canyon | 1,326 | $229,239 | $1,303,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Temescal Valley, CA?
The median household income in Temescal Valley is $122,051, 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 Temescal Valley?
The median home value in Temescal Valley is $710,400, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Temescal Valley?
The median gross rent in Temescal Valley is $2,938 per month, about 39.7% of household income.
Is Temescal Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the California median; home values 3% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 43 minutes.
What is the median age in Temescal Valley?
The median age in Temescal Valley is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Temescal Valley?
The average commute to work in Temescal Valley is 43 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Temescal Valley?
The unemployment rate in Temescal Valley is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Temescal Valley?
35.8% of adults in Temescal 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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