California · Metropolitan Area
Temescal Valley is a small city in California with a population of 28,560. Residents earn $119,647 per year, which is 59% above the national average.
Based on current data, Temescal Valley receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Temescal Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Temescal Valley is $119,647, which is significantly higher than the national average — 59% above $75,149. This places Temescal Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Temescal Valley is $648,200, making it a premium housing market at 130% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,794 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Temescal Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 68.5% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 31.5% |
| 135% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,647 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,205 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,565 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,511 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148,394 |
| County GDP | $351,753M |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Healthcare | 13,951 |
| Retail | 9,811 |
| Manufacturing | 4,357 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.56% |
| Commute Time | 43.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $648,200 |
| 130% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| Median List Price | $749,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $349 |
| Homes Sold | 42 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.2% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Inventory | 105 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,794 |
| 140% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,097 |
| 188% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.56% |
| Obesity | 33.9% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,325/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 11.7 inches |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,146 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7580°N, 117.4672°W |
| County FIPS | 06059 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.8% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,477/sq mi |
| Total Area | 19.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 67 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 13,951 |
| Restaurants | 8,853 |
| Retail Stores | 9,811 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 238 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 43.0 min |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |