Living in Valley Springs, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Valley Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Valley Springs has 910 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $45,786 (54% lower than the California median), the median home value is $286,200.
Valley Springs is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Valley Springs at a glance
- Population
- 910
- Median age
- 42.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $45,786State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $286,200State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 76.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Valley Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Valley Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Valley Springs the median home value is $286,200, 14% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Valley Springs median household income
The median household income in Valley Springs is $45,786 and the income per person is $13,936. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Valley Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 238
- Owner-occupied
- 76.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 3.82
Valley Springs demographics
- Population
- 910
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 2.9%
- 65 and older
- 35.4%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Valley Springs ›
Education in Valley Springs
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Valley Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Valley Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 10.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
Valley Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Springs | 910 | $45,786 | $286,200 | — |
| Rancho Calaveras | 7,131 | $88,779 | $443,900 | $1,826 |
| Wallace | 714 | $143,650 | $581,200 | — |
| Camanche North Shore | 824 | $78,333 | $358,600 | — |
| San Andreas | 2,979 | $51,684 | $419,700 | $1,327 |
| Buena Vista | 493 | $72,031 | $233,100 | — |
| Camanche Village | 2,291 | $156,250 | $452,900 | $1,782 |
| Mokelumne Hill | 968 | $88,685 | $376,600 | — |
| Jackson | 5,048 | $70,239 | $442,700 | $1,429 |
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What is the median household income in Valley Springs, CA?
The median household income in Valley Springs is $45,786, 54% 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 Valley Springs?
The median home value in Valley Springs is $286,200, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Valley Springs, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the California median; unemployment of 10.4%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Valley Springs?
The median age in Valley Springs is 42.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Valley Springs?
The average commute to work in Valley Springs is 18 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Valley Springs?
The unemployment rate in Valley Springs is 10.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Valley Springs?
12.6% of adults in Valley Springs 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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