At a Glance
Median Income
$72,365
$37,821 per capita
Home Value
$394,900
Zillow: $366,629
Median Rent
$2,261/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.9%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
12.2% smoking rate
How Hidden Valley Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hidden Valley Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hidden Valley Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hidden Valley Lake residents earn a median household income of $72,365 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,821. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hidden Valley Lake is $394,900 , 40% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $366,629. Median rent is $2,261/month, with 51.0% 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 1993.
Education
24.9% of adults in Hidden Valley Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hidden Valley Lake has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,896
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,365
Per Capita$37,821
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
B+
Home Value$394,900
Rent$2,261
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$366,629
Housing Units2,474
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation1,117 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Hidden Valley Lake was built in 1993.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.