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Valle Vista

California · 16,194 residents · 6.896 sq mi
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Valle Vista has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,100. Households here earn about 29% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,194
+54%since 2000
from 10,488 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,348 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−13%since 2000
from 46.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K11K14K17K21K1990201020202024Valle Vista
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,455 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,747
+31%since 2000
from $18,130 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $581 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+59%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(8,408)
Black1.2%(125)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,539)
Asian1.3%(135)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.3%(3,912)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.5%(7,371)
Black4.5%(734)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(6,905)
Asian1.7%(276)
Other4%(644)
Diversity Score74.2%(12,023)
Diversity Score
74
+99%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valle Vista, California?

Valle Vista, California has about 16,194 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valle Vista, California?

The typical household in Valle Vista, California earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valle Vista, California expensive?

In Valle Vista, California, the median home is worth about $209,100, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Valle Vista, California?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Valle Vista, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valle Vista, California?

About 16.8% of people in Valle Vista, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valle Vista, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Valle Vista, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,443 residents, a change of about 85 percent over that period.

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