Living in Vallecito, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Vallecito · Census data 2020–2024
Vallecito has 562 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median home value is $705,800.
Vallecito is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Vallecito at a glance
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 51.1State: 37.9
- Median home value
- $705,800State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.9%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Vallecito a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Vallecito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Vallecito the median home value is $705,800, 112% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,828 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Vallecito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 330
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 18.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.09
Vallecito demographics
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 269
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Vallecito ›
Education in Vallecito
38.9% of adults 25 and older in Vallecito have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Vallecito
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.7%
Vallecito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallecito | 562 | — | $705,800 | — |
| Douglas Flat | 181 | $128,434 | $337,400 | — |
| Murphys | 1,951 | $73,571 | $525,700 | $1,523 |
| Angels | 3,716 | $62,188 | $484,800 | $1,833 |
| Columbia | 2,235 | $58,520 | $376,200 | $1,217 |
| Tuttletown | 440 | $116,652 | $604,400 | — |
| Forest Meadows | 1,623 | $89,044 | $539,700 | — |
| Sonora | 4,919 | $82,690 | $422,300 | $1,238 |
| Hathaway Pines | 163 | $50,370 | $342,600 | — |
More for people moving to Vallecito
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What is the average home price in Vallecito?
The median home value in Vallecito is $705,800, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Vallecito, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Vallecito?
The median age in Vallecito is 51.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Vallecito?
The average commute to work in Vallecito is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Vallecito?
The unemployment rate in Vallecito is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Vallecito?
38.9% of adults in Vallecito 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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