Valley Center, CA

California · Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Metro

Valley Center is a small city in California with a population of 10,303. Residents earn $116,620 per year, which is 55% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.1 /5.0

B Good

10,303 Population 375/sq mi density

$116,620 Median Income $46,664 per capita

$809,300 Home Value $917,943 Zillow

$1,163 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

342 Violent Crime/100K 2,020 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$116,620 median income, 2.0% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.7 / 5.0

$809,300 home value, $1,163/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

342 violent crimes/100K (10% below avg)

B+

Education

3.8 / 5.0

35.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $116,620

55% higher than US avg

Home Value $809,300

187% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 342/100K

10% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 35.6%

6% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,163

0% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.8%

17% lower than US avg

Unemployment 2.0%

44% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 9.1%

27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population10,303

Median Age40.8 yrs

Density375/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 61%

Veterans7.8%

Economy

A+

Median Income$116,620

Per Capita$46,664

Unemployment2.0%

Poverty9.1%

County GDP$351,753M

Commute37 min

Housing

C+

Home Value$809,300

Rent$1,163

Ownership88.3%

Zillow$917,943

Housing Units3,334

Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

Violent342/100K

Property2,020/100K

Health

Obesity26.8%

Uninsured9.5%

Smoking11.2%

Depression23.0%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI48 (Good)

Rain16.7 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation1,437 ft (438 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+35.6%

High School+86.4%

Graduate+9.6%

School Score5.66

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%

Commute37 min

Broadband95.1%

EV Stations9

Libraries67

Is Valley Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valley Center receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Valley Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valley Center is $116,620, which is significantly higher than the national average / 55% above $75,149. This places Valley Center among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valley Center is $809,300, making it a premium housing market at 187% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Valley Center is below the national average at 342 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,020 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Valley Center enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Valley Center has a population of 10,303 with a density of 375 people per square mile, spread across 27.4 square miles. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.6% female and 48.4% male. The city is predominantly White (61%), with 3% Hispanic, 2.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 74.5% of residents, while 25.5% speak Spanish. 7.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 7.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,303

Total Population

375

People / sq mi

40.8yrs

Median Age

5% above US avg

27.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%

Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Valley Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 74.5%

5% below US avg

Spanish 25.5%

90% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Valley Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valley Center is $116,620, which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,664 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,565. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants. The cost of living index is 110.7, slightly above the national baseline of 100. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 15.3% of workers work from home.

Income: Valley Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$116,620
	55% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$46,664
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,565
IRS Avg AGI	$116,511
Gini Index	0.468 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.0%
	44% below US avg
Poverty Rate	9.1%
	27% below US avg
Establishments (County)	148,394
County GDP	$351,753M

Business (County)

Restaurants	8,853
Healthcare	13,951
Retail	9,811
Manufacturing	4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$10,097
	188% above US avg
Cost of Living	110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	36.5 min
Drive Alone	78.0%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	15.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Valley Center is $809,300, 187% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $917,943, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.8% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,163 (0% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,647 for a one-bedroom to $2,053 for a two-bedroom apartment. 88.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,334 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1984. The average annual property tax is $10,097 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 24.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$809,300
	187% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$917,943
Median List Price	$994,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$994,000
$/Sq Ft	$369
Homes Sold	13
Sale-to-List Ratio	99.8%
Price Drops	22.0%
Inventory	41

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,163
	0% below US avg
Rent Burden	24.5%

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

Homeownership	88.3%
Owner-Occupied	88.3%
Renter-Occupied	11.7%
Housing Units	3,334
Median Year Built	1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$10,097
	188% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.25%

In Valley Center, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 9.1% have diabetes. 27.5% have high blood pressure. 11.2% are current smokers. 18.3% report binge drinking. 20.4% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.0% report depression. 17.8% experience frequent mental distress. 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,004. The dentist ratio is 1:810. 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 9.1 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-26)

PM2.5

5.9

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

9.5

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

1.4

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

104.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

1.1

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

121.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.8%
	17% below US avg
Diabetes	9.1%
High Blood Pressure	27.5%
Asthma	9.5%
COPD	5.0%
Cancer	6.8%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.2%
	20% below US avg
Binge Drinking	18.3%
Physical Inactivity	20.4%
Depression	23.0%
Mental Distress	17.8%
Physical Distress	12.5%
Short Sleep	35.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	90.1%
Uninsured	9.5%
	10% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,004
Dentists	1:810
Mental Health	1:250
Checkup Rate	71.1%
Dental Visits	63.5%
Premature Death	5,325/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	9.1/10
Exercise Access	99.1%
Healthcare Facilities	13,951

Valley Center has a violent crime rate of 342 per 100,000 residents, 10% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,020 per 100,000, 3% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 238 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Valley Center receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	341.7/100K
	10% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	2,019.5/100K
	3% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	238
Traffic Accidents	449
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	364

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Valley Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48. The city sits at an elevation of 1,437 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,437 ft (438 m)
Area	27.4 sq mi (71.0 km²)
Population Density	375/sq mi
Coordinates	33.2330°N, 117.0158°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Orange County County
Nearest Airport	San Diego International (SAN) 36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"

56% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jan) 2.87"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median	48.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0440 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	18.4 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.35 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	24.9 / 100
Community Resilience	16.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	No Rating
Earthquake	Very High
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Very Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively High
Coastal Flood	Relatively High
Tsunami	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11,804 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Landers, California Earthquake	M7.3	120 km
Jun 28, 1992	The 1992 Big Bear, California Earthquake	M6.3	109 km
Apr 23, 1992	The 1992 Joshua Tree, California Earthquake	M6.1	104 km
Jun 28, 1991	The 1991 Sierra Madre, California Earthquake	M5.8	147 km
Jun 28, 1992	3km NE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.8	115 km
Jun 15, 2010	8km ESE of Ocotillo, CA	M5.7	119 km
Jun 28, 1992	2km SSW of Joshua Tree, California	M5.7	118 km
Jun 29, 1992	3km ESE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.7	112 km
Oct 16, 1999	7km ENE of Running Springs, CA	M5.6	112 km
Jun 28, 1992	11km SSE of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.5	104 km
Feb 28, 1990	The 1990 Upland, California Earthquake	M5.5	119 km
Jun 28, 1992	0km E of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.5	112 km
Jul 7, 2010	20km NNW of Borrego Springs, CA	M5.4	54 km
Jun 28, 1992	26km NNW of Yucca Valley, CA	M5.4	132 km
Aug 26, 2012	4km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.4	139 km
Jul 1, 1992	24km N of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	132 km
Aug 26, 2012	5km NNW of Brawley, CA	M5.3	138 km
Nov 27, 1992	10km NNW of Big Bear City, California	M5.3	124 km
Sep 15, 1992	9km SE of Yucca Valley, California	M5.3	111 km
Jun 28, 1992	1km N of Big Bear Lake, California	M5.3	114 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

65 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 22, 2008	EF2	75 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF2	96 km	0
Aug 6, 2015	EF1	92 km	0
Feb 19, 2005	EF1	31 km	0
Nov 10, 2000	EF1	32 km	0
Jan 29, 1998	EF1	33 km	0
Nov 11, 1997	EF1	90 km	0
Dec 22, 1996	EF1	80 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF1	17 km	0
Mar 19, 1991	EF1	54 km	0
Nov 9, 1982	EF1	72 km	0
Feb 20, 1980	EF1	53 km	0
Jan 31, 1979	EF1	99 km	0
Dec 18, 1978	EF1	34 km	0
Jul 20, 1974	EF1	58 km	0
Nov 7, 1966	EF1	91 km	0
Apr 8, 1965	EF1	94 km	0
Oct 8, 1961	EF1	32 km	0
Apr 1, 1958	EF1	77 km	0
Apr 13, 1956	EF1	67 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1862	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	1.2 m	-	62 km
1855	S. CALIFORNIA	Eruption + Earthquake	-	-	139 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Salton Buttes (130 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Salton Buttes	Lava dome(s)	-40 m (-131 ft)	210	130 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CEDAR (268,362 ac, 2003).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2003	CEDAR	268,362	40 km
2007	WITCH	167,551	29 km
2007	HARRIS	90,443	69 km
2002	PINES	65,407	42 km
2003	PARADISE	55,995	10 km
2007	POOMACHA	47,496	12 km
2006	ESPERANZA	40,566	71 km
2003	MINE/OTAY	37,232	70 km
2008	YELLOW	33,232	45 km
2020	APPLE	32,374	90 km
2022	FAIRVIEW	28,680	51 km
2013	MOUNTAIN	28,202	66 km
2007	SANTIAGO	27,605	81 km
1998	EDNA	27,561	74 km
2020	INDIA	24,193	42 km
1993	CALIFORNIA	23,899	45 km
2018	HOLY	22,845	67 km
2020	EL DORADO	22,300	94 km
1995	VERBENIA	21,601	91 km
1994	PALM	21,040	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	2.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
March	56°F (13°C)	2.5 in
April	59°F (15°C)	1.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
June	68°F (20°C)	0.1 in	Driest
July	75°F (24°C)	0.1 in
August	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest
September	73°F (23°C)	0.4 in
October	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in
November	59°F (15°C)	1.8 in
December	54°F (12°C)	2.1 in

Valley Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 53°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.1").

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Valley Center is located in Orange County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6% above the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 49.7% of the vote, a 2.7-point margin. 95.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 9 EV charging stations. There are 67 public libraries serving the community. 13,951 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%

D 49.7%

Winner: Democrat by 2.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	238
Traffic Accidents	449
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	364

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	35.6%
	6% above US avg
High School+	86.4%
Graduate Degree+	9.6%
School Test Score	5.66

B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	375/sq mi
Total Area	27.4 sq mi
County	Orange County County

Services

Broadband Access	95.1%
Avg Download Speed	153.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	27.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	9
Alt Fuel Stations	11
Public Libraries	67
Healthcare Facilities	13,951
Restaurants	8,853
Retail Stores	9,811

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	36.5 min
Drive Alone	78.0%
Public Transit	0.1%
Work from Home	15.3%

Average costs for common services in Valley Center. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$277 ($166-$443)
Specialist Visit	$387 ($221-$609)
Urgent Care Visit	$221 ($111-$387)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,435 ($886-$5,535)
Dental Cleaning	$144 ($83-$221)
Dental Filling	$277 ($166-$443)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$50 ($28-$83)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$83 ($55-$133)
Brake Pad Replacement	$332 ($166-$554)
Tire Rotation	$44 ($22-$83)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$664 ($443-$1,107)
Battery Replacement	$221 ($111-$387)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$111 ($66-$166)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$100 ($55-$155)
HVAC Repair	$443 ($166-$886)
HVAC System Install	$7,749 ($4,428-$13,284)
Roof Repair	$1,107 ($443-$2,214)
Roof Replacement	$9,963 ($6,089-$16,605)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,661 ($554-$3,875)
Divorce (Contested)	$16,605 ($5,535-$33,210)
DUI Defense	$5,535 ($2,214-$11,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,661 ($886-$3,321)
Will Preparation	$554 ($221-$1,107)
Trust Preparation	$2,768 ($1,107-$5,535)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$28 ($17-$50)
Women's Haircut	$61 ($33-$111)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$166 ($83-$277)
Manicure	$28 ($17-$50)
Pedicure	$44 ($28-$72)
Massage (1 Hour)	$89 ($55-$144)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.54 ($3.32-$6.09)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.87 ($2.77-$5.54)
Loaf of Bread	$4.21 ($2.77-$6.09)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.98 ($3.32-$7.20)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$6.09 ($4.43-$8.30)
Rice (per lb)	$1.11 ($0.66-$1.99)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$155 ($89-$277)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$77 ($33-$166)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$77 ($44-$133)
Internet (Monthly)	$77 ($44-$111)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$72 ($33-$111)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$94 ($55-$166)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$221 ($83-$554)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,214 ($1,328-$3,875)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$77 ($33-$144)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$17 ($8.86-$28)
Car Registration (Annual)	$111 ($33-$277)
Driver's License Renewal	$33 ($17-$83)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,328 ($664-$2,768)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,107 ($554-$2,214)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$443 ($221-$775)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$55 ($28-$111)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,107 ($443-$2,768)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$13,838 ($5,535-$33,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$66 ($33-$111)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$111 ($55-$221)
Dog Grooming	$66 ($33-$111)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$44 ($22-$83)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$332 ($166-$554)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$221 ($111-$443)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,705
Toddler	$1,220
Preschool	$1,099
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$1,299
Toddler	$1,210
Preschool	$1,210

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Orange County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	228,409	50,906	$64,644	0.96
Accommodation & Food Services	174,391	8,753	$35,198	1.15
Manufacturing	153,972	5,214	$112,623	1.13
Retail Trade	143,993	9,768	$50,475	0.87
Administrative & Waste Services	137,200	5,534	$57,310	1.40
Professional & Technical Services	136,974	19,966	$121,683	1.19
Construction	105,302	8,403	$95,149	1.21
Wholesale Trade	78,907	7,023	$107,526	1.21
Finance & Insurance	61,406	6,530	$155,351	0.91
Arts & Entertainment	59,065	1,834	$43,704	2.12
Other Services	51,931	8,576	$49,232	1.04
Real Estate	40,801	7,633	$99,172	1.58
Management of Companies	35,887	554	$151,532	1.28
Educational Services	35,514	2,068	$50,366	1.03
Transportation & Warehousing	31,612	2,049	$65,887	0.45
Information & Technology	21,292	1,568	$170,178	0.68
Utilities	3,412	142	$157,457	0.54
Agriculture & Forestry	1,703	163	$51,864	0.13
Mining & Oil/Gas	406	31	$106,022	0.06
Unclassified	111	244	$65,516	0.05

Schools in Valley Center

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Valley Center High	High	1,181	51	23.2:1
Valley Center Middle	Middle	756	35	21.6:1
Valley Center Primary	Elementary	526	24	21.9:1
Lilac	Elementary	454	21	21.6:1
Valley Center Elementary	Elementary	448	19	23.6:1
All Tribes Charter (Charter)	High	59	5	11.8:1
All Tribes Elementary Charter (Charter)	Elementary	51	2	25.5:1

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Radio Stations near Valley Center

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
Funkology Radio	funk, r&b	MP3 192 kbps
LifeTalk Radio	-	AAC 96 kbps

Campgrounds Near Valley Center

6 campgrounds found near Valley Center.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
FALCON GROUP	4.3/5	3	$60, $120
OAK GROVE CAMPGROUND	4.3/5	63	$15, $30
DRIPPING SPRINGS CAMPGROUND (CA)	4.2/5	33	$25, $50
OBSERVATORY CAMPGROUND	3.7/5	28	$20, $40
FRY CREEK CAMPGROUND	3.6/5	12	$15
Crestline Group Campground	-	1	$75

National Parks Near Valley Center

121 national parks and monuments found near Valley Center.

Park	Type	Fee
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park	State Park	Free
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park	State Park	Free
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park	State Park	Free
Border Field State Park	State Park	Free
Cabrillo National Monument	National Monument	$20
Campo de futbol soccer		Free
Canchas de futbol		Free
Cardiff State Beach	State Park	Free
Carlsbad State Beach	State Park	Free
Cesar Solis Park		Free
Chino Hills State Park	State Park	Free
Comunity Park		Free
Crystal Cove State Park	State Park	Free
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park	State Park	Free
Doheny State Beach	State Park	Free
EcoParque		Free
Howard Lane Park		Free
Huntington State Beach	State Park	Free
Jai Alai Garden		Free
Jardin Botanico		Free
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail	National Historic Trail	Free
Kiosco Salvatierra		Free
Larsen Field		Free
Los Venados		Free
Mount San Jacinto State Park	State Park	Free
Palm Ridge Park		Free
Palomar Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Parque Adolfo Lopez Mateos		Free
Parque Andres Quintana Roo		Free
Parque Benito Juarez		Free
Parque Buena Vista		Free
Parque Cañon-Obrera		Free
Parque Clavijero		Free
Parque Colinas de la Presa		Free
Parque Colinas del Rey		Free
Parque Cuartel Morelos		Free
Parque de la Sierra Gorda		Free
Parque de las Américas		Free
Parque de las Arboledas		Free
Parque Defensores de Baja California		Free
Parque Del Abeto		Free
Parque del Cedro		Free
Parque del Cedro Norte		Free
Parque deportivo santafe 5ta seccion		Free
Parque Dr. Aubanel		Free
Parque El Carrizo Este		Free
Parque El Prado		Free
Parque El Valle		Free
Parque Escultores		Free
Parque Everest		Free
Parque Frontera 2012		Free
Parque Fuerza Aerea		Free
Parque Gabriel Rodriguez		Free
Parque Guaycura		Free
Parque Hacienda Acueducto		Free
Parque ITR		Free
Parque ITR Nuevo Leon		Free
Parque La Amistad		Free
Parque La Ocho		Free
Parque Lagos		Free
Parque Las Californias		Free
Parque Lineal Camino Verde		Free
Parque Lobos		Free
Parque Local		Free
Parque Lomas de la Presa		Free
Parque Lomas Hipódromo		Free
Parque Los Andes		Free
Parque Los Muralistas		Free
Parque Los Pintores		Free
Parque Los Rios		Free
Parque Maestros Universitarios		Free
Parque Monte Tauro		Free
Parque Morelos		Free
Parque Nuevo Milenio		Free
Parque Olivos		Free
Parque Otay Insurgentes		Free
Parque Padre Salvatierra		Free
Parque Pasteje		Free
Parque patio		Free
parque priv agustin de iturbide		Free
Parque privada versalles		Free
Parque Privadas Lobos		Free
Parque Quinta Alta		Free
Parque Quinta del Cedro		Free
Parque Reforma I		Free
Parque Rinconada		Free
Parque San Antonio		Free
Parque Sanchez Taboada		Free
Parque Sinai		Free
Parque Somos Cedros		Free
Parque Tauro		Free
Parque Teniente Guerrero		Free
Parque Terrazas		Free
Parque Urbi Quinta del Cedro		Free
Parque vecinal		Free
Parque Versalles 2		Free
Parque Villa del Alamo #1		Free
Parque Villa del Alamo #2		Free
Parque Villa del Alamo #3		Free
Parque Villas de BC		Free
Parque Vista Encantada		Free
Parque Volcanes		Free
Plaza de la Madre		Free
Plaza de la Unidad y Esperanza		Free
Plaza Independencia		Free
Reacomodo		Free
San Clemente State Beach	State Park	Free
San Elijo State Beach	State Park	Free
San Onofre State Beach	State Park	Free
San Ysidro Community Activity Center		Free
San Ysidro Community Park		Free
San Ysidro Outdoor Fitness Park		Free
Silver Strand State Beach	State Park	Free
Silverwing Park		Free
South Carlsbad State Beach	State Park	Free
Torrey Pines State Beach	State Park	Free
Unidad Deportiva		Free
Unidad Deportiva Salvatierra		Free
Urbi Quinta del Cedro Segunda Sección		Free
Vista Pacifica Park		Free
Vista Terrace Park		Free

Trails Near Valley Center

107+ trails found near Valley Center.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
SECRET CANYON	11.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LOS PINOS	8.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
SAN JUAN	7.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
LIVE OAK SPRINGS	7.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TENAJA	7.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SAN MATEO	7.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PCT SECTION 37	6.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CHIQUITO	6.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CUTCA	6.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
INDIAN POTRERO	6.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TENAJA FALLS	5.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL-INDIAN FLA	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDHORSE PEAK	5.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL-AGUA CALIE	5.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SPITLER PEAK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TRABUCO CANYON	4.5		Yes	Yes	Yes
SOUTH FORK	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
PCT SECTION 36	4.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LOWER SOUTH RIDGE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CUTCA	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
LUCAS CANYON	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDHORSE PEAK	3.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CLARK	3.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
VERDUGO TRAIL	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PCT SECTION 35	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BEAR CANYON	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
DRIPPING SPRINGS	3.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
RAMONA	3.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
ESPINOSA TRAIL (TH TO 10,628'	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORSETHIEF EAST	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIXON-BAUTISTA	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BARKER VALLEY	3.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
ALESSANDRO	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CAHUILLA MOUNTAIN	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BLUEWATER	3.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PALOMAR MAGEE	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
CEDAR SPRINGS	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
DRIPPING SPRINGS	2.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
PCT SECTION 34	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HIXON-BAUTISTA	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
THOMAS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
PCT SECTION 33	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MORGAN	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SAN JUAN LOOP	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
ESPINOSA TRAIL (TH TO 10,628'	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
LUCAS CANYON	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
OBSERVATORY	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PCT SECTION 38	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 8	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
OAK GROVE	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
VIEJO TIE	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
SECRET CANYON	1.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FRY CREEK	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FOBES	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HORSETHIEF WEST	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
CLARK	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
EL CARISO NATURE	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
OAK FLAT	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
ESPINOSA TRAIL (TH TO 10,628'	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MORGAN	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 8	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FISHERMAN'S CAMP	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
TENAJA	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SECRET CANYON	1.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
ESPINOSA TRAIL (TH TO 10,628'	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MORGAN	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
BEAR CANYON	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
INDIAN FLATS - PCT CONNECTOR	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - 6	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FISHERMAN'S CAMP	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
FOX SPRING	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PCT SECTION 33A	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
INAJA	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - 5	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
CASE SPRINGS	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SITTON PEAK	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
FALCON	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WILDOMAR - 7	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 3	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - 7A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 5A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 4A	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR - WUL	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 2	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR 27	0.2		-	-	-
ESPINOSA TRAIL (TH TO 10,628'	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 6A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 1	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 4	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
ESPINOSA TRAIL (TH TO 10,628'	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SAN DIEGO RIVER GORGE TRAIL	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILDOMAR 26	0.1		-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 8A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 4B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR ROAD ACCESS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 5B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BLUEWATER	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	Yes
WILDOMAR - 1A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 2A	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 6B	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TIE TO WILDOMAR-5	0.0		-	-	-
WILDOMAR - 5C	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-

Historical Trends - Valley Center

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	10,712	$85,146
2015	10,261	$82,799
2017	9,842	$84,742
2019	11,077	$101,331
2021	11,435	$103,224
2023	10,303	$116,620

Museums in Valley Center

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
ESCONDIDO CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7602337755	$1,108,022
LUX ART INSTITUTE	ART MUSEUM		7604366611	$857,432
FALLBROOK CENTER FOR ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607281414	$567,106
ANTIQUE GAS & STEAM ENGINE MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7609411791	$533,162
SAN DIEGO ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7602910370	$298,716
VISTA RANCHOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7606300444	$259,259
GREATEST GENERATION NAVAL MUSEUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM			$182,158
ESCONDIDO HISTORY CENTER	HISTORY MUSEUM	PO BOX 263	6197438207	$155,240
VISTA BOTANICAL GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER			$97,681
FALLBROOK GEM AND MINERAL MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	123 W ALVARADO ST	7607281130	$76,609
RANCHO SANTA FE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6036 LA FLECHA	8587569291	$66,490
RANCHO BERNARDO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	13330 PASEO DEL VERANO NORTE	8587755788	$51,570
VALLEY CENTER HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		7607492993	$42,286
SOLANA BEACH CIVIC AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	T 715 VALLEY AVENUE	8582597657	$38,075
SOLANA BEACH CIVIC/HISTORICAL	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8587552937	$38,075
FALLBROOK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	260 ROCKY CREST ROAD	7607234125	$18,061
CAMP PENDLETON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$8,333
BOEHM GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		7607441150
CALIFORNIA AVIATION PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORY MUSEUM
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS	ART MUSEUM		7608394138
CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
CLASSIC ROTORS	GENERAL MUSEUM		7606509257
CRAFTSMANSHIP MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607279492
CUPA CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607421590
FRIENDS OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY NAT MONUMENT & ELLIS ISL FO	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2125614588
L GAUGE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607421394
MUSEUM FOR THE HORSELESS CARRIAGE A PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
RAMONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY GUY B WOODWARD MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		7607897644
RAMONA PIONEER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	645 MAIN STREET	7607897644
RANCHO BUENO VISTA ADOBE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607261340
RANCHO GUAJOME ADOBE	GENERAL MUSEUM		7607244082
RANCHO GUAJOME ADOBE	GENERAL MUSEUM	2210 N SANTA FE AVENUE	7607244082
ROYNON MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY FOUNDATION	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		7607465054
SAN DIEGO CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	320 NORTH BROADWAY	7602337755
SAN MARCOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1952 SYCAMORE DR	7607449025
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATES	HISTORY MUSEUM

Libraries in Valley Center

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
ESCONDIDO PUBLIC LIBRARY	239 S. KALMIA ST.	0.0	491,779

Farmers Markets in Valley Center

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Escondido Certified Farmers' Market	262 East Grand Ave	January to December	Tue:2:30 AM - 6:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Fallbrook Certified Farmers Market	102 S. Main Street	01/04/2013 to 12/27/2013	Mon: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Tue: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Wed: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;Fri: 10:00 A	Yes
North San Diego (Sikes Adobe) Certified Farmers Market, at the Sikes Adobe Historic Farmstead	12655 Sunset Drive	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Sun: 10:30 AM-3:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Ramona Certified Farmers Market	1855 Main Street	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Rancho Bernardo Certified Farmers Market and Specialties	13330 Paseo Del Verno Norte	01/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Fri: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes
Rancho Santa Fe Farmers Market	16079 San Dieguito Rd.		Sun: 9:00 AM-1:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
San Marcos Certified Farmers' Market	1020 San Marcos Blvd	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Sun: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Valley Center CFM	28751 Cole Grade Rd.			Yes	Visit
Vista Farmers Market	325 South Melrose Drive	01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Welk Certified Farmers' Market	8860 Lawrence Welk Dr	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Mon: 3:00 PM-7:00 PM;	Yes

Hotels in Valley Center

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Harrah's Resort Southern California

Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort

Valley View Casino and Hotel

Restaurants in Valley Center

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cocina Tex Mex Restaurant

El Rey

Fat Ivor's

Shawii Kitchen

Cafes in Valley Center

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ziggi's Coffee

Clinics in Valley Center

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Indian Health Council - Valley Center

Dentists in Valley Center

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jaguar Valley Dental

Veterinaries in Valley Center

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Valley Center Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Valley Center

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chevron

Horizon Fuel Center

Pala Vista Gas Station

Shell

Banks in Valley Center

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

California Bank Trust

Gyms in Valley Center

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Valley Center Fitness

Golf Courses in Valley Center

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Native Oaks Golf Course

Pauma Valley Country Club

Breweries in Valley Center

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Abnormal Beer Co	brewery	16990 Via Tazon	8.59E+09
Aztec Brewing Co / Seven Nations Brewing Co	brewery	2330 La Mirada Dr	7.61E+09
Barrel Harbor Brewing	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores	2575 Pioneer Ave	7607343949	Visit
Booze Brothers Brewery	Performing Arts Venue, Brewery, Brewery and Performing Arts Venue	2545 Progress St		Visit
Capella Flavors Inc	Coffee & Tea, Beverage Manufacturers, 0 complaints closed with bbb in last 3 years , Breweries, Flav	1291 Linda Vista Dr	7606500200	Visit
Chili's Grill & Bar, Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant	Brewery and American Restaurant	10448 Reserve Dr	8583762739, 8583851746	Visit
Chuckalek Independent Brewers	Brewery	2330 Main St	7604405205	Visit
Culver Beer Company	Brewery	2719 Loker Ave W	7608142355
Dos Desperados Brewery	Brewery and Distillery, Brewery, Distillery	1241 Linda Vista Dr	7605666209	Visit
Fallbrook Brewing Company	Brewery	136 N Main Ave		Visit
Iron Fist Brewing Co	Brewers	1305 Hot Spring Way 101	7602166500
Kuracali Saké & Beer Brewery, Kuracali Sak�� & Beer Brewery	Brewery	175 Bosstick Blvd	8587756502	Visit
Lamppost Pizza	Restaurants, Breweries, Pizza Restaurants	15 Main Saint B 100
Lamppost Pizza - Backstreet Brewery	pizza place, brewery	15 Main St	7.60E+09	Visit
Leverage & Flowers	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	830 E Vista Way	7603309863
Lost Abbey/port Brewing	Ca">brewery	155 Mata Way	8009186816	Visit
Mother Earth Brew Co.	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Brewery, Beer & Ale, Liquor Stores	2055 Thibodo Rd	7605994225	Visit
Offbeat Brewing Co	brewery	1223 Pacific Oaks Pl	7602944045	Visit
Orfila Vineyards	Wineries, Vineyards, Brewers	13455 San Pasqual Rd	7607386500	Visit
Plan 9 Alehouse	Brewery	155 E Grand Ave	7604898817	Visit
San Marcos Brewery & Grill	American Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery	1080 W San Marcos Blvd	7604710050
Stone Brewing Co.	Brewers, Manufacturers, Wineries, Deordorant, Soap, Glue, Air Fresheners, Wholesalers	1999 Citracado Pkwy	7602947899	Visit
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Brewery, Garden, American Restaurant	1999 S Citracado Pkwy (at Adreasen Dr)	7604714999	Visit
Stumblefoot Brewing	Brewery	1784 La Costa Meadows Dr	7605229624	Visit
The Belching Beaver Brewery-sc	Brewery	980 Park Center Dr	(760) 599-5832	Visit
Toolbox Brewing Co.	Brewery	1495 Poinsettia Ave	7605981477	Visit

Pharmacies in Valley Center

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
COMMUNITY PHARMACY	29115 VALLEY CENTER ROAD	760-749-1156
INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL PHARMACY	50100 GOLSH ROAD	760-749-1410

EV Charging Stations in Valley Center

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Horizon Fuel Center	31267 Valley Center Road	EV Connect		2	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	public
San Pasqual Economic Development Corp	31267 Valley Center Rd	EV Connect		1	CHADEMO J1772COMBO	private
Harrahs Rincon Casino & Resort - Floor 2A	777 Harrah's Rincon Way	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
Harrahs Rincon Casino & Resort - Floor 3A	777 Harrah's Rincon Way	Blink Network	2		J1772	public
RINCON_EMPLOYEE EV STATION 01	1 Government Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
RINCON_EMPLOYEE EV STATION 02	1 Government Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
RINCON_EMPLOYEE EV STATION 05	1 Government Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
RINCON_PUBLIC EV STATION 03	1 Government Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
RINCON_PUBLIC EV STATION 04	1 Government Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
RINCON_PUBLIC EV STATION 06	1 Government Way	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
SANPASQUALPARK A01	27263 N Lake Wohlford Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
SANPASQUALPARK A02	27263 N Lake Wohlford Rd	ChargePoint Network	1		J1772	public
SANPASQUALPARK A03 A04	27263 N Lake Wohlford Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SANPASQUALPARK A05 A06	27263 N Lake Wohlford Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SANPASQUALPARK A07 A08	27263 N Lake Wohlford Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
SANPASQUALPARK A09 A10	27263 N Lake Wohlford Rd	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public
THE HANGOUT PARK CIR ST	27679 Park Cir Way	ChargePoint Network	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Valley Center

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
30025 Front Street	TOWER	41
46-900 HWY 371 (48207)	MTOWER	31
46-900 HWY 371 (48207)	MTOWER	31
21943 CRESTLINE ROAD	TOWER	29
21943 CRESTLINE ROAD	TOWER	29
44501 RAINBOW CANYON RD (36311)	MTOWER	24
44501 RAINBOW CANYON RD (36311)	MTOWER	24
3492-1/2 MISSION ROAD	TOWER	20
3492-1/2 MISSION ROAD	TOWER	20
3033 NORTH RAINBOW VALLEY ROAD	MTOWER	19
3033 NORTH RAINBOW VALLEY ROAD	MTOWER	19
47835 PALA ROAD (24413)	MTOWER	18
47835 PALA ROAD (24413)	MTOWER	18
3662 EAST MISSION ROAD	LTOWER	13
3662 EAST MISSION ROAD	LTOWER	13

Fire Stations in Valley Center

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Pauma Fire Department	800 Pauma Reservation RD	Mostly career	760-742-1488
Rincon Fire Department	33485 Valley Center RD	Mostly career	760-297-2300
San Pasqual Reservation Fire Department	16150 Kumeyaay WAY	Mostly career	760-749-7542
Valley Center Fire Protection District	28234 Lilac RD	Career	760-751-7600

Power Plants Near Valley Center

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
VALLEY CENTER 2	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-117.0	OP
VALLEY CENTER 1	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-117.0	OP
VALLEY CENTER	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-117.0	OP
COLE GRADE	NOT AVAILABLE	221114	-117.0	NOT AVAILABLE
GRANGER SOLAR	NOT AVAILABLE	221114	-117.0	NOT AVAILABLE
GRANGER	SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC	221114	-117.1	OP

Bridges in Valley Center

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1986	55	20,000	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	2009	51	15,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2009	47	15,000	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2011	486	8,822	F
Culvert	Concrete	1960	26	8,328	G
Culvert	Concrete	1948	32	7,300	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1957	184	5,190	F
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1939	20	2,050	G
Arch (Deck)	Concrete	1939	33	2,050	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	92	1,210	G
Culvert	Concrete	2002	25	800	G
Culvert	Concrete	2002	28	800	G

Superfund Sites Near Valley Center

6 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
ALCOA ELECTRONIC PACKAGING INC.	16750 VIA DEL CAMPO COURT	SAN DIEGO
GOAL LINE, LP	555 NORTH TULIP STREET	SAN DIEGO
GOLDFOIL MANUFACTURING
LATEX TECHNOLOGY INC.	180 BOSSTICK BLVD	SAN DIEGO
WATKINS MANUFACTURING CORP	1280 PARK CENTER DRIVE	SAN DIEGO
WYROC - VISTA	1385 SYCAMORE AVENUE	SAN DIEGO

Airports Near Valley Center

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport	TIJ	Large Airport
Palm Springs International Airport	PSP	Large Airport
San Diego International Airport	SAN	Large Airport
Brown Field Municipal Airport	SDM	Medium Airport
Camp Pendleton MCAS (Munn Field) Airport	-	Medium Airport
March Air Reserve Base	RIV	Medium Airport
McClellan-Palomar Airport	CLD	Medium Airport
Miramar Marine Corps Air Station - Mitscher Field	NKX	Medium Airport
North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field	NZY	Medium Airport
Oceanside Municipal Airport	OCN	Medium Airport
Riverside Municipal Airport	RAL	Medium Airport
Agua Caliente Airport	-	Small Airport
Banning Municipal Airport	BNG	Small Airport
Bermuda Dunes Airport	UDD	Small Airport
Billy Joe Airport	-	Small Airport
Black Mountain Open Space Gliderport	-	Small Airport
Blackinton Airport	-	Small Airport
Blair Valley Landing Field	-	Small Airport
Borrego Air Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Borrego Valley Airport	BXS	Small Airport
Butterfield Ranch Private Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton Helicopter Outlying Landing Field	-	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton Highway Strip	-	Small Airport
Camp Pendleton LHD Practice Strip	-	Small Airport
Chino Airport	CNO	Small Airport
Cordell Landing Private Airport	-	Small Airport
Corona Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Coyote Canyon Airport	-	Small Airport
Daley Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Earthquake Valley Glider Landing Zone	-	Small Airport
Ernst Field	-	Small Airport
Fallbrook Community Airpark	-	Small Airport
Flying T Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
French Valley Airport	RBK	Small Airport
Garnsay Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Gillespie Field	SEE	Small Airport
Goodhart Canyon Airport	-	Small Airport
Hemet Ryan Airport	HMT	Small Airport
Hoffman Private Airport	-	Small Airport
Hunt's Sky Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
John Nichols Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Lake Riverside Estates Airport	-	Small Airport
Lake Wohlford Resort Airport	-	Small Airport
Lansing Empire Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Little Blair Valley Landing Field	-	Small Airport
Loma Madera Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Lyall-Roberts Airport	-	Small Airport
McConville Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport	MYF	Small Airport
Naval Outlying Field Imperial Beach (Ream Field)	NRS	Small Airport

Police Stations in Valley Center

14 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Carlsbad Police
Escondido Police	235 East Grand Avenue
Escondido Police & Fire Headquarters	1163 North Centre City Parkway
Gaming Commission
Palomar College Police
Police/Parking & Commuter Services
San Diego County Sheriff	120 Mata Way
San Diego County Sheriff
San Diego County Sheriff's Department 4S Ranch Substation
San Diego County Sheriff's Encinitas Station
San Pasqual Police Department
Tribal Law Enforcement	35002 Pala Temecula Road
U.S. Border Patrol Inspection Station
Vista Detention Facility

Grocery Stores in Valley Center

9 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Lilac Foods	Other	28958 Lilac Rd
McDonald's #39549	Restaurant Meals Program	27650 Valley Center Rd
Rincon Market no	Convenience Store	34323 Valley Center Rd
Rincon Travel Plaza	Convenience Store	33740 Valley Center Rd
Rocket 0017	Convenience Store	27406 Valley Center Rd
Solidarity Farm NAFMNP	Farmers and Markets	14909 Pauma Valley Dr
Stage Stop Liquor	Grocery Store	17128 Highway 76
Town Center Market Inc	Convenience Store	29144 Valley Center Rd
Valley Center Market	Grocery Store	27537 Valley Center Rd

Post Offices in Valley Center

3 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Pauma Valley Post Office
Rincon Post Office
Valley Center Post Office

Treatment Centers in Valley Center

23 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
AToN Center	Substance Abuse	858-759-5017
Casa Palmera	Substance Abuse	858-481-4411
Choices in Recovery Center	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Choices in Recovery Center - Bethesda Recovery Center/Hill House	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Choices in Recovery Center - Bethesda Recovery Center/Humble House	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Choices in Recovery Center - Foundation House	Substance Abuse	760-945-5290
Discovery Mood and Anxiety Program - Vista	Both	877-514-4723
Epidaurus - Amity Foundation	Substance Abuse	760-599-1892
Escondido Comprehensive Treatment Ctr - Mission Treatment Services Inc	Substance Abuse	760-745-7786
Harmony Grove Recovery	Substance Abuse	760-697-0497
Interfaith Community Services - Recovery and Wellness Center	Substance Abuse	760-294-6356
Kali West LLC - Villa Kali Ma	Substance Abuse	619-246-8862
Mental Health Systems Inc - North County Center for Change	Substance Abuse	760-940-1836
Mental Health Systems Inc - North Inland Teen Recovery Ctr Poway	Substance Abuse	760-744-3672
Mental Health Systems Inc - North Inland TRC/Ramona High School	Substance Abuse	760-744-3672
Mental Health Systems Inc - Teen Recovery Center/Fallbrook	Substance Abuse	760-744-3672
Mental Health Systems Inc - Teen Recovery Center/Valley High	Substance Abuse	760-744-3672
North County Lifeline Inc - Rancho Buena Vista	Substance Abuse	760-726-4900
North County Lifeline Inc - Vista	Substance Abuse	760-726-4900
North County Lifeline Inc - Vista High School	Substance Abuse	760-726-4900
North County Serenity House - A Program of HealthRIGHT 360	Substance Abuse	760-747-1015
Riverside San Bernardino County - Indian Health Inc/Pechanga Clinic	Substance Abuse	909-864-1097 x4709
Tri City Medical Center - Intensive OP	Mental Health	760-940-5050

DOL Wage Violations in Valley Center

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $36,361 in back wages owed to 43 employees.

Violations

$36,361

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Victory Installation Solutions	-	-	92082	-	1	$12,132	$674	18
ARMSTRONG EGG FARMS [OSHA]	-	-	92082	Chicken Egg Production	2	$10,591	$2,648	4
VALLEY CENTER FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT	-	-	92082	Fire Protection	1	$7,861	$524	15
CF Farming	-	-	92082	-	1	$5,136	$1,027	5
Collazo FLC	-	-	92082	-	1	$641	$641	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Valley Center

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
AGUA DE VIDA	PO BOX 1222
AMERICAN UNIVERSALIST TEMPLE OF DIVINE WISDOM	29455 PAMOOSA LN
CHOOSING TRUTH	PO BOX 2176
HORIZON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP VALLEY CENTER	PO BOX 2890
IGLESIA APOSTOLICA VIDA NUEVA INC	31363 AHERN RANCH RD
LIGHT OF THE VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH	28330 LILAC RD
MINISTERIOUS ADULAM A LAS NACIONES INC	PO BOX 981
OASIS OF LOVE CHURCH	32955 COLE GRADE RD
OSHO NIRVANA	PO BOX 2212
PEPPERWOOD FELLOWSHIP	15990 CALLEJO FELIZ DR
RIDGEVIEW CHURCH	PO BOX 2169
RINCON CHAPEL ASSEMBLY OF GOD RINCON SPRINGS	PO BOX 3007
SAINT STEPHEN CATHOLIC PARISH IN VALLEY CENTER CA REAL PROP SUPPORT	PO BOX 1015
SAKYAMUNI BUDDHIST SANGHA OF THE US DHARMA MEDITATION TEMPLE	9755 OLD CASTLE RD
SOUL CALLS INFINITY	29646 MILLER RD
STONE GATE BIBLE FELLOWSHIP	28626 SPYGLASS TRL
VALLEY CENTER COMMUNITY CHURCH	29022 COLE GRADE RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Valley Center

What is the population of Valley Center?

Valley Center has a population of 10,303 residents and is located in California. The population density is 375 people per square mile, spread across 27.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.8 years. The population is 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

Is Valley Center expensive to live in?

Valley Center is slightly more expensive than average, with a cost of living index of 110.7 compared to the national baseline of 100. The median household income is $116,620, 55% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $809,300 (187% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,163 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Valley Center safe?

Valley Center is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 342 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,020 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Valley Center receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Valley Center?

Valley Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48.

How is the job market in Valley Center?

The job market in Valley Center is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,565. There are 148,394 business establishments in the area, including 8,853 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 37 minutes, and 15.3% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Valley Center?

The median home value in Valley Center is $809,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $917,943. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,163. Fair market rent is $1,647 for a 1-bedroom and $2,053 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 88.3%. The average annual property tax is $10,097.

How are the schools in Valley Center?

Schools in Valley Center score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 35.6% of adults in Valley Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Valley Center?

The obesity rate in Valley Center is 26.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 11.2% of adults are smokers. 20.4% are physically inactive. 23.0% of residents report depression. 9.5% lack health insurance. 99.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,004.

What is transportation like in Valley Center?

The average commute in Valley Center is 37 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 78% of workers drive alone to work, and 15.3% work from home.

What are the demographics of Valley Center?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Center is 61% White, 2.9% Black or African American, 3% Hispanic or Latino. 74.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 25.5% speak Spanish. 7.8% of the population are military veterans. 7.9% of residents have a disability. 90.1% have health insurance coverage.

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