Valley Center SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Valley Center summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Valley Center. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Valley Center is 167 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Valley Center is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Valley Center is $935,400.
The median income in Valley Center is $132,361.
Valley Center's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Valley Center Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Valley Center | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 282 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 114 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 121 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Valley Center, CA Weather
The average high in Valley Center is 73.0° and the average low is 51.8°.
There are 24.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 13.2 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Valley Center |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 24.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 13.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Valley Center Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Valley Center
The current population in Valley Center is 11,119. The population has increased 23.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,119 | 7.9% |
| 2023 | 10,303 | -5.7% |
| 2022 | 10,929 | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 11,435 | 1.0% |
| 2020 | 11,320 | 2.2% |
| 2019 | 11,077 | 22.3% |
| 2018 | 9,059 | -8.0% |
| 2017 | 9,842 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 9,783 | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 10,261 | 3.9% |
| 2014 | 9,872 | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 10,712 | 13.3% |
| 2012 | 9,454 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 9,381 | 4.0% |
| 2010 | 9,022 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Valley Center
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Valley Center is:
50.0% White with 5,555 White residents.
3.9% African American with 434 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 75 American Indian residents.
6.9% Asian with 771 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.8% Other with 196 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 409 Two Or More residents.
33.1% Hispanic with 3,679 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Valley Center | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.0% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.9% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.9% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 33.1% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Valley Center
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Valley Center is 51.4% female with 5,712 female residents.
Valley Center is 48.6% male with 5,407 male residents.
| Gender | Valley Center | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Valley Center for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Valley Center completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Valley Center completed 9-12th grade.
19.0% of adults in Valley Center completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Valley Center completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Valley Center completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Valley Center completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Valley Center completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Valley Center completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Valley Center completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Valley Center | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Valley Center, California
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0.0% of households in Valley Center earn Less than $10,000.
2.8% of households in Valley Center earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Valley Center earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Valley Center earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Valley Center earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.0% of households in Valley Center earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Valley Center earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.8% of households in Valley Center earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.5% of households in Valley Center earn $150,000 to $199,999.
28.7% of households in Valley Center earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Valley Center | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 0.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.0% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.5% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 28.7% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
