Living in Valle Vista, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valle Vista · Census data 2020–2024

Valle Vista has 18,602 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $66,825 (33% lower than the California median), the median home value is $336,200, the median rent is $1,738/month.

Valle Vista at a glance

Population
18,602
Median age
35.1State: 37.9
Median household income
$66,825State: $99,122
Median home value
$336,200State: $734,700
Median rent
$1,738/moState: $2,036
Homeowners
73.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
Average commute
38 min

Is Valle Vista a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the California median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Valle Vista

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valle Vista the median home value is $336,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,738 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,916 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Valle Vista$336,200
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Valle Vista$1,738
California$2,036
United States$1,413

Valle Vista median household income

The median household income in Valle Vista is $66,825 and the income per person is $30,465. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Valle Vista$66,825
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Valle Vista: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
6,463
Owner-occupied
73.9%
Renter-occupied
26.1%
Vacant
6.2%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1982
Average household size
3.07

Valle Vista demographics

Population
18,602
Median age
35.1
Under 18
29%
65 and older
15.8%
Households
6,060
Foreign-born
17.5%
Veterans
7.2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White51.2%
Hispanic or Latino49.2%
Black4.8%
Asian1.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valle Vista ›

Education in Valle Vista

15.5% of adults 25 and older in Valle Vista have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Valle Vista15.5%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Valle Vista

Unemployment rate
8.7%State: 6.6%
Average commute
38 minState: 29 min
Work from home
10%
Drive alone
76.1%
Public transit
0.1%
Walk to work
1.4%
Homes with broadband
93.2%

Valle Vista vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Valle Vista18,602$66,825$336,200$1,738
East Hemet20,257$82,096$419,700$1,655
Hemet91,326$57,719$352,200$1,575
San Jacinto55,180$80,647$433,700$1,615
Idyllwild-Pine Cove3,957$73,678$532,400$1,554
Sage3,781$119,938$569,300$2,363
Beaumont56,266$107,118$503,500$1,681
Green Acres3,382$79,855$325,900$1,696
Winchester4,555$79,250$493,500$1,658

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Living in Valle Vista: FAQ

What is the median household income in Valle Vista, CA?

The median household income in Valle Vista is $66,825, 33% 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 Valle Vista?

The median home value in Valle Vista is $336,200, compared with $734,700 in California.

How much is rent in Valle Vista?

The median gross rent in Valle Vista is $1,738 per month, about 32.8% of household income.

Is Valle Vista, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the California median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.

What is the median age in Valle Vista?

The median age in Valle Vista is 35.1 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Valle Vista?

The average commute to work in Valle Vista is 38 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Valle Vista?

The unemployment rate in Valle Vista is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Valle Vista?

15.5% of adults in Valle Vista 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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