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Simi Valley

California · 124,237 residents · 41.542 sq mi
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Simi Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,675. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $553,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124,237
+12%since 2000
from 111,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,991 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+9%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
98K106K114K121K129K1990201020202024Simi Valley
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,675
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,370 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,159
+32%since 2000
from $26,586 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.9%
US avg: 7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$553,400
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,607
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,058 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
45.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.2
+87%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(80,908)
Black1.2%(1,348)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(18,729)
Asian6.2%(6,932)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(56,164)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(78,009)
Black1.3%(1,602)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(28,938)
Asian9.1%(11,328)
Other2.5%(3,165)
Diversity Score66.7%(82,838)
Diversity Score
67
+32%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simi Valley, California?

Simi Valley, California has about 124,237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Simi Valley, California earns about $88,675 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simi Valley, California expensive?

In Simi Valley, California, the median home is worth about $553,400, and the typical rent is about $1,607 a month.

How educated are people in Simi Valley, California?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Simi Valley, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simi Valley, California?

About 5.8% of people in Simi Valley, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simi Valley, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Simi Valley, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,020 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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