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Valley Acres, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
Valley Acres, CA
At a Glance
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)
Is Valley Acres a Good Place to Live?
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 13.7% (281% 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.
Safety & Crime
Valley Acres reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,103/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.