Temescal Valley, CA

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.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
28,560 Population 1,477/sq mi density
$119,647 Median Income $51,205 per capita
$648,200 Home Value
$2,794 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$119,647 median income, 2.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$648,200 home value, $2,794/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $119,647
59% higher than US avg
Home Value $648,200
130% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.8%
6% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,794
140% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population28,560
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 47%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,647
Per Capita$51,205
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Commute43 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$648,200
Rent$2,794
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain11.7 in/yr
Elevation1,146 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+93.9%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute43 min
Libraries67

Is Temescal Valley a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Temescal Valley has a population of 28,560 with a density of 1,477 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (47.4%), with 2.5% Hispanic, 9.8% Black.

Population

28,560
Total Population
1,477
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
19.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Temescal Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only68.5%
13% below US avg
Spanish31.5%
135% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Temescal Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Temescal Valley is $119,647, which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Temescal Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$119,647
59% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,205
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
IRS Avg AGI$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants8,853
Healthcare13,951
Retail9,811
Manufacturing4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.0 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Temescal Valley is $648,200, 130% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,794 (140% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$648,200
130% above US avg
Median List Price$749,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$749,000
$/Sq Ft$349
Homes Sold42
Sale-to-List Ratio99.2%
Price Drops18.1%
Inventory105

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,794
140% 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-Occupied84.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,097
188% above US avg
Effective Rate1.56%
In Temescal Valley, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.8%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate71.7%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities13,951

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Temescal Valley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall11.7 inches
69% below US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,146 ft (349 m)
Area19.3 sq mi (50.1 km²)
Population Density1,477/sq mi
Coordinates33.7580°N, 117.4672°W
County FIPS06059
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.8%
6% below US avg
High School+93.9%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,477/sq mi
Total Area19.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries67
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Restaurants8,853
Retail Stores9,811

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.0 min
Work from Home16.0%

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