At a Glance
Median Income
$65,926
$30,495 per capita
Home Value
$377,300
Zillow: $427,910
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
458/100K
1,492/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Apple Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Apple Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Apple Valley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Apple Valley residents earn a median household income of $65,926 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,495. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Apple Valley is $377,300 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,910. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Apple Valley reports 458 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,492/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Apple Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Apple Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population75,478
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density980/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,926
Per Capita$30,495
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199
Housing
B
Home Value$377,300
Rent$1,373
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$427,910
Housing Units26,005
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent458/100K
Property1,492/100K
Murder5.4/100K
Assault335/100K
Burglary311/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,917 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute41 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Apple Valley was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 4,197 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 419 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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