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Valley Acres

California · 595 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Valley Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,820. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $315,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 113%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
+16%since 2000
from 512 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
−5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2954175396617832000201020202024Valley Acres
2024595
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,820
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,477 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,897
+144%since 2000
from $18,013 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
85.9%
+50.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.223
−23%since 2010
from 0.291 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing29.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$315,100
+113%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(450)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(38)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(99)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(190)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score56.6%(337)
Diversity Score
57
+194%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+139%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.4%
+38.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
44.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.5%
−49.5 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 95.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2016
from 9.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Acres, California?

Valley Acres, California has about 595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Acres, California earns about $135,820 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Acres, California expensive?

In Valley Acres, California, the median home is worth about $315,100, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Acres, California?

About 3.8% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Acres, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Acres, California?

About 4.5% of people in Valley Acres, 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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