Valley Center, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
10,303 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$116,620 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$809,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,045 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,131 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Diego County
4
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Diego County
4
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad Metro Area
4
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 0 53
Feb 3 0 54
Mar 2 0 55
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 62
Jun 0 0 67
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 72
Sep 0 0 69
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 57
Dec 2 0 52

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 52%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 48, CA State Senate District 40, CA Assembly District 75, CA
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Schools

Valley Center Prep
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Valley Center Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Valley Center Middle
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Palomar Health Downtown Campus
8 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Tri-City Medical Center
16 miles, W • 3.2 star
Pomerado Hospital
16 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Aurora San Diego
17 miles, SW
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Airports

San Diego International Airport
36 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Palm Springs International Airport
51 miles, NE • 1.9 star
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
58 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Ontario International Airport
66 miles, N • 2.3 star
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