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Hidden Valley Lake

California · 5,579 residents · 9.82 sq mi
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Hidden Valley Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,745. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $332,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,579
+48%since 2000
from 3,777 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
568 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+3%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K7K1990201020202024Hidden Valley Lake
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,745
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,262 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,170
+39%since 2000
from $19,526 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$332,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $149,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $982 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.5
+77%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(3,341)
Black0.7%(26)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(255)
Asian0.7%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.6%(742)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(4,514)
Black1.1%(61)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(733)
Asian1.3%(70)
Other3.4%(192)
Diversity Score40.6%(2,263)
Diversity Score
41
+106%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

Hidden Valley Lake, California has about 5,579 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

The typical household in Hidden Valley Lake, California earns about $60,745 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hidden Valley Lake, California expensive?

In Hidden Valley Lake, California, the median home is worth about $332,900, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.

How educated are people in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hidden Valley Lake, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hidden Valley Lake, California?

About 15.0% of people in Hidden Valley Lake, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hidden Valley Lake, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Hidden Valley Lake, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,534 residents, a change of about 173 percent over that period.

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