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Homestead Valley

California · 2,689 residents · 33.856 sq mi
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Homestead Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,323. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $245,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,689
−3%since 2023
from 2,772 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
79 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 82 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
47.9
−3%since 2023
from 49.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K201020202024Homestead Valley
20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,323
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $39,954 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,488
+13%since 2023
from $23,380 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−6%since 2023
from 0.454 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $214,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,047
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $992 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 88.0% in 2023
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
39.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
42.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+1%since 2023
from 5.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(1,822)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.3%(757)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other6.7%(185)
Diversity Score61.1%(1,694)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(1,859)
Black2.3%(62)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(572)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other7.1%(192)
Diversity Score58.9%(1,584)
Diversity Score
59
−4%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
−11%since 2023
from 36.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 50.3% in 2023
Female
49.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.7% in 2023
Foreign born
9.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 85.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestead Valley, California?

Homestead Valley, California has about 2,689 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Homestead Valley, California earns about $45,323 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homestead Valley, California expensive?

In Homestead Valley, California, the median home is worth about $245,900, and the typical rent is about $1,047 a month.

How educated are people in Homestead Valley, California?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Homestead Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homestead Valley, California?

About 28.0% of people in Homestead Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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