Homestead Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,772 Population 82/sq mi density
$39,954 Median Income $23,380 per capita
$214,800 Home Value $354,070 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$39,954 median income, 14.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$214,800 home value, $992/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Homestead Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,954
47% below
$23,380 per capita
Home Value
$214,800
24% below
Zillow: $354,070
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
39.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
306% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Homestead Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Homestead Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
76%
Rent
85%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Homestead Valley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Homestead Valley residents earn a median household income of $39,954 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,380. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% 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 Homestead Valley is $214,800 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,070. Median rent is $992/month, with 39.2% 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 1964.

Education

13.1% of adults in Homestead Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Homestead Valley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.

Data Overview

People

Population2,772
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$39,954
Per Capita$23,380
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199

Housing

B+
Home Value$214,800
Rent$992
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$354,070
Housing Units2,030
Rent Burden39.2%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death9,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain5.8 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation3,127 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries48

Did You Know?

The median home in Homestead Valley was built in 1964.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
38.8% of the population has a disability.
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.