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Valley Home, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Valley Home is a small town in California with a population of 208. Residents earn $101,875 per year, which is 36% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
208 Population 181/sq mi density
$101,875 Median Income $61,809 per capita
$763,900 Home Value
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$101,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$763,900 home value
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $101,875
36% higher than US avg
Home Value $763,900
171% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

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

People

Population208
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density181/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,875
Per Capita$61,809
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$13,282M
Commute22 min

Housing

C
Home Value$763,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units107
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Uninsured8.8%
Smoking13.2%
Depression22.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain12.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation153 ft (47 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries13

Is Valley Home a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valley Home receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Valley Home offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valley Home is $101,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 36% above $75,149. This places Valley Home among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valley Home is $763,900, making it a premium housing market at 171% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Valley Home enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Valley Home has a population of 208 with a density of 181 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%), with 4.3% Hispanic.

Population

208
Total Population
181
People / sq mi
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Valley Home vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.6%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.4%
37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Valley Home vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valley Home is $101,875, which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Valley Home vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$101,875
36% above US avg
Per Capita Income$61,809
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$57,281

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,584
County GDP$13,282M

Business (County)

Restaurants403
Healthcare479
Retail547
Manufacturing116

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.2 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Valley Home is $763,900, 171% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$763,900
171% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.0%

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

Owner-Occupied95.9%
Housing Units107
Median Year Built1987

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,616
32% above US avg
Effective Rate0.60%
In Valley Home, 34.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.8% of residents lack health insurance. 13.2% are current smokers. 22.5% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
High Blood Pressure29.0%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.5%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.2%
6% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep33.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured8.8%
2% above US avg
Checkup Rate69.8%
Dental Visits66.4%
Premature Death8,849/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities479
Valley Home has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.3 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.3 inches
68% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation153 ft (47 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates37.8272°N, 120.9143°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06047
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.4-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.9%
D 46.5%

Winner: Republican by 4.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+95.4%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score4.69
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density181/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities479
Restaurants403
Retail Stores547

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)62

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.2 min
Drive Alone88.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.9%

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