Redwood Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mendocino County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
2,117 Population 770/sq mi density
$53,163 Median Income $24,334 per capita
$549,100 Home Value $547,849 Zillow
$1,368 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$53,163 median income, 15.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$549,100 home value, $1,368/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Redwood Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,163
29% below
$24,334 per capita
Home Value
$549,100
95% above
Zillow: $547,849
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
18% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
70.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
322% above
27.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
4% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Redwood Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
195%
Rent
118%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
422%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redwood Valley a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Redwood Valley residents earn a median household income of $53,163 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,334. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,522 business establishments, including 336 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Redwood Valley is $549,100 , 95% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $547,849. Median rent is $1,368/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 1985.

Education

13.8% of adults in Redwood Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 70.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redwood Valley has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,117
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density770/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born21.8%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$53,163
Per Capita$24,334
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty27.7%
County GDP$4,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Housing

F
Home Value$549,100
Rent$1,368
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$547,849
Housing Units686
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,093/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation785 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+70.8%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 61%
Commute61 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Redwood Valley was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
21.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 336 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.