At a Glance
Median Income
$97,005
$49,403 per capita
Home Value
$262,500
Zillow: $309,367
Median Rent
$1,165/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
2,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Apple Valley residents earn a median household income of $97,005 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,403. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Apple Valley is $262,500 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,367. Median rent is $1,165/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Apple Valley reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,421/100K.
Education
34.0% of adults in Apple Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% above the national average).
98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Apple Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,125
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,005
Per Capita$49,403
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,500
Rent$1,165
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$309,367
Housing Units2,768
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property2,421/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,050 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Apple Valley was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.