At a Glance
Median Income
$117,703
$53,828 per capita
Home Value
$753,500
Zillow: $830,175
Median Rent
$2,513/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
943/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.4%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Simi Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Simi Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Simi Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Simi Valley residents earn a median household income of $117,703 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,828. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Simi Valley is $753,500 , 167% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $830,175. Median rent is $2,513/month, with 37.6% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Simi Valley reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 943/100K. The murder rate is 0.8/100K.
Education
37.4% of adults in Simi Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simi Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population125,769
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density3,027/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,703
Per Capita$53,828
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
B
Home Value$753,500
Rent$2,513
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$830,175
Housing Units45,161
Rent Burden37.6%
Crime
F
Violent116/100K
Property943/100K
Murder0.8/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary165/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.1%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain31.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation883 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+11.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Simi Valley was built in 1980.
17.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bob Hope (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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