Morongo Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,907 Population 155/sq mi density
$56,821 Median Income $33,049 per capita
$265,100 Home Value $328,305 Zillow
$1,362 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,821 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$265,100 home value, $1,362/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Morongo Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,821
24% below
$33,049 per capita
Home Value
$265,100
6% below
Zillow: $328,305
Median Rent
$1,362/mo
17% above
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.3%
52% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
119% above
18.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Morongo Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
94%
Rent
117%
Poverty
148%
Bachelor's
48%
Unemployment
219%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Morongo Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Morongo Valley residents earn a median household income of $56,821 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,049. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% 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 Morongo Valley is $265,100 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,305. Median rent is $1,362/month, with 30.0% 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 1971.

Education

16.3% of adults in Morongo Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Morongo Valley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.

Data Overview

People

Population3,907
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,821
Per Capita$33,049
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty18.3%
County GDP$137,914M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,199

Housing

A
Home Value$265,100
Rent$1,362
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$328,305
Housing Units1,915
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,378/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation2,894 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.3%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries48

Did You Know?

The median home in Morongo Valley was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
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.