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Valley Center, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
Valley Center, CA
At a Glance
How Valley Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Valley Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Valley Center a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Valley Center residents earn a median household income of $116,620 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,664. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 Valley Center is $809,300 , 187% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $917,943. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 24.5% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Valley Center reports 342 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,020/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Valley Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Valley Center has 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. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.