Cherry Valley, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Cherry Valley is a small city in California with a population of 7,302. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
7,302 Population 912/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $42,392 per capita
$358,000 Home Value
$1,380 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$358,000 home value, $1,380/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,125
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $358,000
27% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 21.6%
36% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,380
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.0%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.6%
83% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Cherry Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,302
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density912/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 70%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$42,392
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$134,757M
Commute36 min

Housing

A
Home Value$358,000
Rent$1,380
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.2 in/yr
Elevation2,974 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+84.6%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute36 min
Libraries60

Is Cherry Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cherry Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Cherry Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cherry Valley is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cherry Valley is $358,000, 27% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,380 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Cherry Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Cherry Valley has a population of 7,302 with a density of 912 people per square mile. The median age is 55.1 years, 42% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.4%), with 2.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Black.

Population

7,302
Total Population
912
People / sq mi
55.1yrs
Median Age
42% above US avg
8.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Cherry Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only77.2%
2% below US avg
Spanish22.8%
70% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Cherry Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cherry Valley is $78,125, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Cherry Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,125
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$42,392
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
IRS Avg AGI$72,983

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.6%
83% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)86,446
County GDP$134,757M

Business (County)

Restaurants4,533
Healthcare5,585
Retail5,636
Manufacturing1,632

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.6 min
Work from Home11.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Cherry Valley is $358,000, 27% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,380 (19% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$358,000
27% above US avg
Median List Price$594,949

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$594,949
$/Sq Ft$262
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio102.4%
Price Drops15.0%
Inventory20

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,380
19% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,854
96% above US avg
Effective Rate1.91%
In Cherry Valley, 36.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cherry Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.0%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.7%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress14.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.0%
Checkup Rate70.5%
Premature Death7,817/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access89.8%
Healthcare Facilities5,585

Crime Rates: Cherry Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)341
FEMA Disasters910

Safety Score

Cherry Valley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.2 inches
68% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,974 ft (906 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density912/sq mi
Coordinates33.9796°N, 116.9694°W
County FIPS06065
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.3%
D 48%

Winner: Republican by 1.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.6%
36% below US avg
High School+84.6%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density912/sq mi
Total Area8.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries60
Healthcare Facilities5,585
Restaurants4,533
Retail Stores5,636

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)341
FEMA Disaster Declarations910

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.6 min
Work from Home11.7%

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