Spring Valley Lake, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Spring Valley Lake is a small city in California with a population of 10,098. Residents earn $93,040 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
10,098 Population 3,344/sq mi density
$93,040 Median Income $39,935 per capita
$439,500 Home Value
$2,264 Median Rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,040 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$439,500 home value, $2,264/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,040
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $439,500
56% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.6%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,264
95% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Spring Valley Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,098
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density3,344/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 73%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,040
Per Capita$39,935
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Commute35 min

Housing

A
Home Value$439,500
Rent$2,264
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain7.9 in/yr
Elevation2,784 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+94.8%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute35 min
Libraries258

Is Spring Valley Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spring Valley Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Spring Valley Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spring Valley Lake is $93,040, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spring Valley Lake is $439,500, making it a premium housing market at 56% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,264 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Spring Valley Lake enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Spring Valley Lake has a population of 10,098 with a density of 3,344 people per square mile. The median age is 35.2 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.3%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 4.2% Black.

Population

10,098
Total Population
3,344
People / sq mi
35.2yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Valley Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only81.2%
3% above US avg
Spanish18.8%
40% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Spring Valley Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spring Valley Lake is $93,040, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.

Income: Spring Valley Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,040
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,935
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
IRS Avg AGI$97,528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)572,385
County GDP$1,002,965M

Business (County)

Restaurants24,882
Healthcare37,635
Retail29,130
Manufacturing10,448

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.5 min
Work from Home11.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Spring Valley Lake is $439,500, 56% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,264 (95% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$439,500
56% above US avg
Median List Price$498,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$498,500
$/Sq Ft$242
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops20.5%
Inventory39

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,264
95% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,469
199% above US avg
Effective Rate2.38%
In Spring Valley Lake, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 18.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Spring Valley Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma10.2%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity18.3%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate70.3%
Premature Death6,746/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access98.0%
Healthcare Facilities37,635

Crime Rates: Spring Valley Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disasters1,001

Safety Score

Spring Valley Lake has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall7.9 inches
79% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,784 ft (849 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density3,344/sq mi
Coordinates34.4968°N, 117.2676°W
County FIPS06037
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 32.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.9%
D 64.8%

Winner: Democrat by 32.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.6%
9% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,344/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries258
Healthcare Facilities37,635
Restaurants24,882
Retail Stores29,130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)817
FEMA Disaster Declarations1,001

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.5 min
Work from Home11.4%

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