Living in West Puente Valley, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Puente Valley · Census data 2020–2024
West Puente Valley has 22,495 residents with a median age of 40.1. The median household income is $88,279 (11% lower than the California median), the median home value is $632,300, the median rent is $2,342/month.
West Puente Valley at a glance
- Population
- 22,495
- Median age
- 40.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $88,279State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $632,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,342/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 77.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is West Puente Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
The weather is best in April to June and November.
Cost of living in West Puente Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Puente Valley the median home value is $632,300, 90% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,342 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,418 a month in housing costs.
West Puente Valley median household income
The median household income in West Puente Valley is $88,279 and the income per person is $26,021. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in West Puente Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,315
- Owner-occupied
- 77.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.2%
- Vacant
- 2.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 4.34
West Puente Valley demographics
- Population
- 22,495
- Median age
- 40.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 5,161
- Foreign-born
- 38.9%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Puente Valley ›
Education in West Puente Valley
13.8% of adults 25 and older in West Puente Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Puente Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
West Puente Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Puente Valley | 22,495 | $88,279 | $632,300 | $2,342 |
| La Puente | 37,142 | $86,602 | $617,700 | $1,849 |
| Avocado Heights | 12,593 | $92,155 | $725,000 | $1,989 |
| Baldwin Park | 70,138 | $80,663 | $606,900 | $1,867 |
| Valinda | 20,962 | $100,165 | $636,700 | $1,829 |
| Industry | 210 | $59,167 | — | $1,375 |
| West Covina | 107,037 | $101,065 | $779,800 | $2,245 |
| El Monte | 106,109 | $68,030 | $644,000 | $1,736 |
| Hacienda Heights | 54,291 | $109,193 | $820,800 | $2,300 |
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What is the median household income in West Puente Valley, CA?
The median household income in West Puente Valley is $88,279, 11% 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 West Puente Valley?
The median home value in West Puente Valley is $632,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in West Puente Valley?
The median gross rent in West Puente Valley is $2,342 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is West Puente Valley, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the California median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 13.2%.
What is the median age in West Puente Valley?
The median age in West Puente Valley is 40.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in West Puente Valley?
The average commute to work in West Puente Valley is 32 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Puente Valley?
The unemployment rate in West Puente Valley is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Puente Valley?
13.8% of adults in West Puente 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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