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Valley Acres

California · 527 residents · 4.123 sq mi
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Valley Acres is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,500. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
+3%since 2000
from 512 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2954175396617832000201020202024Valley Acres
2024595
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,417
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,477 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,984
+5%since 2000
from $18,013 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information32.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $630 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(379)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino23%(121)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other5.7%(30)
Diversity Score54.7%(288)
Diversity Score
55
+184%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+130%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
25.3%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Acres, California?

Valley Acres, California has about 527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Acres, California earns about $75,417 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 $187,500, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Acres, California?

About 17.5% 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 5.2% 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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