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Simi Valley

California · 126,356 residents · 41.542 sq mi
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Simi Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,245. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $612,700. Households here earn about 26% more than the California median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
126,356
+13%since 2000
from 111,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,042 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 2,680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+20%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
98K106K114K121K129K1990201020202024Simi Valley
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,245
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,370 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,714
+64%since 2000
from $26,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$612,700
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,137
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,058 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+85%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54%(68,251)
Black1.5%(1,861)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(35,921)
Asian10.5%(13,264)
Other4.2%(5,274)
Diversity Score75.4%(95,290)
Diversity Score
75
+50%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simi Valley, California?

Simi Valley, California has about 126,356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Simi Valley, California earns about $99,245 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 $612,700, and the typical rent is about $2,137 a month.

How educated are people in Simi Valley, California?

About 33.9% 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 7.5% 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 26,139 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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