Valley Ranch, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
42 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$519,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$900 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,339 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plumas County
7
California
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Plumas County
4
California
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 4 38
Feb 8 4 41
Mar 7 3 46
Apr 3 1 50
May 2 0 58
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 70
Sep 1 0 65
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 6 2 45
Dec 9 6 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 37% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, CA State Senate District 1, CA Assembly District 1, CA
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Schools

Portola Junior/Senior High
7 miles, E • 3.7 star
C Roy Carmichael Elementary
7 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

University of Nevada-Reno
42 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Truckee Meadows Community College
42 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tahoe Forest Hospital
35 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
46 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Sacramento International Airport
91 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Redding Municipal Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
133 miles, SW • 1 star
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