Yucca Valley, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Bernardino County County
Yucca Valley, CA
At a Glance
How Yucca Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yucca Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Yucca Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Yucca Valley residents earn a median household income of $55,302 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,643. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 77,170 business establishments, including 4,197 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yucca Valley is $321,300 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,295. Median rent is $1,341/month, with 36.5% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Yucca Valley reports 606 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 989/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Yucca Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yucca Valley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.