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Lucerne Valley, CA
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Lucerne Valley, CA
At a Glance
How Lucerne Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lucerne Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lucerne Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lucerne Valley residents earn a median household income of $50,330 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,888. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.7% 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 Lucerne Valley is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,057. Median rent is $1,131/month, with 48.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Lucerne Valley reports 855 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,089/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Lucerne Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucerne Valley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.