At a Glance
Median Income
$90,358
$24,053 per capita
Home Value
$417,700
Zillow: $537,871
Median Rent
$1,673/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
62.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
13.1% smoking rate
How Mead Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mead Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mead Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mead Valley residents earn a median household income of $90,358 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,053. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mead Valley is $417,700 , 48% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $537,871. Median rent is $1,673/month, with 32.4% 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 1981.
Education
8.4% of adults in Mead Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
62.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mead Valley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population19,588
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born39.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$90,358
Per Capita$24,053
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
A
Home Value$417,700
Rent$1,673
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$537,871
Housing Units4,941
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,661 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+62.7%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Mead Valley was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
39.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.