Temescal Valley, CA

Full City Profile · California · Orange County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
28,560 Population 1,477/sq mi density
$119,647 Median Income $51,205 per capita
$648,200 Home Value $755,545 Zillow
$2,794 Median Rent 35.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$119,647 median income, 4.6% 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

Temescal Valley, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$119,647
59% above
$51,205 per capita
Home Value
$648,200
130% above
Zillow: $755,545
Median Rent
$2,794/mo
140% above
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
6% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
6% above
9.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Temescal Valley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
159%
Home Value
230%
Rent
240%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Temescal Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Temescal Valley residents earn a median household income of $119,647 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,205. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Temescal Valley is $648,200 , 130% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $755,545. Median rent is $2,794/month, with 35.8% 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 2002.

Education

31.8% of adults in Temescal Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Temescal Valley has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population28,560
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density1,477/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$119,647
Per Capita$51,205
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565

Housing

B+
Home Value$648,200
Rent$2,794
Ownership84.8%
Zillow$755,545
Housing Units9,207
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking9.9%
Premature Death5,325/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation1,146 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute43 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries67

Did You Know?

The median home in Temescal Valley was built in 2002.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.