Valley Center, CA
Full City Profile · California · Orange County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
10,303
Population
375/sq mi density
$116,620
Median Income
$46,664 per capita
$809,300
Home Value
$925,512 Zillow
$1,163
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$116,620 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$809,300 home value, $1,163/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
10,303
Census 2023
Population Density
375
per square mile
Land Area
27.4
square miles (71.0 km²)
Median Age
40.8 yrs
5% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 43.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.4% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
61%
Black
2.9%
Hispanic
43.1%
Asian
2.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 71% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 25.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
71%
Spanish
25.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
19.8%
Veterans
7.8%
30% above US avg (6%)
Disability
7.5%
42% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
90.1%
1% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
9.9%
15% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.468
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 10,303 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 375 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 27.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 40.8 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.4% |
| Female | 51.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.1% |
| Asian | 2.4% |
Language
| English Only | 71.0% |
| Spanish | 25.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 19.8% |
| Veterans | 7.8% |
| Disability | 7.5% |
| Health Insurance | 90.1% |
| Uninsured | 9.9% |
| Broadband Access | 95.1% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.468 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |