At a Glance
Median Income
$87,407
$40,611 per capita
Home Value
$223,100
Zillow: $201,442
Median Rent
$1,153/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
73.0% high school+
Unemployment
20.7%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
18.5% smoking rate
How Valley Acres Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Acres's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Valley Acres 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
Valley Acres residents earn a median household income of $87,407 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,611. The unemployment rate stands at 20.7% (475% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Valley Acres is $223,100 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,442. Median rent is $1,153/month, with 13.1% 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 1971.
Education
7.8% of adults in Valley Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
73.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Acres has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population437
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born22.2%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$87,407
Per Capita$40,611
Unemployment20.7%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,100
Rent$1,153
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$201,442
Housing Units224
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking18.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.0 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation428 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+73.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Valley Acres was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
22.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.