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French Valley

California · 35,280 residents · 10.871 sq mi
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French Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $452,800. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,280
−2%since 2019
from 36,126 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,245 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 3,323 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+5%since 2019
from 33.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
21K27K34K41K48K201020202024French Valley
202445K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,479
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $111,052 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,447
+3%since 2019
from $32,360 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
73.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 73.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$452,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $430,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,290
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $2,114 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2019
from 76.5% in 2019
13.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+5%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(15,654)
Black8.8%(3,181)
Hispanic / Latino27.5%(9,942)
Asian11.7%(4,216)
Other8.7%(3,133)
Diversity Score88.5%(31,954)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.6%(14,678)
Black7.3%(2,559)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(10,675)
Asian12.5%(4,417)
Other7.6%(2,690)
Diversity Score88%(31,057)
Diversity Score
88
Unchangedsince 2019
from 88 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
−11%since 2019
from 46.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.7% in 2019
Female
51.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.3% in 2019
Foreign born
14.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in French Valley, California?

French Valley, California has about 35,280 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in French Valley, California?

The typical household in French Valley, California earns about $111,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is French Valley, California expensive?

In French Valley, California, the median home is worth about $452,800, and the typical rent is about $2,290 a month.

How educated are people in French Valley, California?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in French Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in French Valley, California?

About 7.4% of people in French Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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