Round Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Mono County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
523 Population 37/sq mi density
$49,844 Median Income $30,370 per capita
$608,900 Home Value $575,110 Zillow
$1,398 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,844 median income, 5.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$608,900 home value, $1,398/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Round Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,844
34% below
$30,370 per capita
Home Value
$608,900
116% above
Zillow: $575,110
Median Rent
$1,398/mo
20% above
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
6% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Round Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
216%
Rent
120%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Round Valley a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Round Valley residents earn a median household income of $49,844 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,370. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 724 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Round Valley is $608,900 , 116% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $575,110. Median rent is $1,398/month, with 36.4% 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 1948.

Education

12.3% of adults in Round Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Round Valley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population523
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,844
Per Capita$30,370
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$1,565M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010

Housing

F
Home Value$608,900
Rent$1,398
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$575,110
Housing Units189
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity30.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,739/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain4.8 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation4,566 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Round Valley was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.