Living in Valley Acres, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Acres · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Acres has 595 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $135,820 (37% higher than the California median), the median home value is $315,100, the median rent is $1,151/month.
Valley Acres is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley Acres at a glance
- Population
- 595
- Median age
- 36.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $135,820State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $315,100State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,151/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 77.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Valley Acres a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the California median; home values 57% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Valley Acres
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Acres the median home value is $315,100, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,151 per month, which is 13.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,434 a month in housing costs.
Valley Acres median household income
The median household income in Valley Acres is $135,820 and the income per person is $43,897. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Valley Acres: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 77.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.9%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.90
Valley Acres demographics
- Population
- 595
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 2.9%
- Households
- 205
- Foreign-born
- 10.8%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Acres ›
Education in Valley Acres
3.8% of adults 25 and older in Valley Acres have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Acres
- Unemployment rate
- 12.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Valley Acres vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres | 595 | $135,820 | $315,100 | $1,151 |
| Dustin Acres | 656 | $87,788 | $246,800 | $1,699 |
| Ford City | 4,162 | $47,214 | $207,800 | $1,075 |
| Taft | 7,125 | $72,772 | $252,600 | $1,069 |
| South Taft | 2,939 | $43,039 | $184,600 | $955 |
| Taft Heights | 1,291 | $54,034 | $193,800 | $1,066 |
| Maricopa | 984 | $39,120 | $155,500 | $1,203 |
| Derby Acres | 335 | $47,000 | $230,000 | $1,183 |
| Buttonwillow | 1,163 | $35,086 | $213,600 | $1,131 |
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What is the median household income in Valley Acres, CA?
The median household income in Valley Acres is $135,820, 37% 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 Valley Acres?
The median home value in Valley Acres is $315,100, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Valley Acres?
The median gross rent in Valley Acres is $1,151 per month, about 13.4% of household income.
Is Valley Acres, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the California median; home values 57% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Valley Acres?
The median age in Valley Acres is 36.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Valley Acres?
The average commute to work in Valley Acres is 31 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Acres?
The unemployment rate in Valley Acres is 12.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Acres?
3.8% of adults in Valley Acres 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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